User Manual Speedwave Xpert

USER MANUAL | VERSION 2.
Speedwave Xpert
Microwave Digestion System
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General Information
This Manual:
 describes the microwave pressure digestion system Speedwave Xpert from Berghof Products
+Instruments GmbH. It contains product specific information, current as of the date of publication of
this manual.
 guides the user in the safe and proper use of the Speedwave Xpert system. Familiarity with the relevant
chapters of this handbook is required for safe and intended use of the equipment.
 should read the user carefully prior to operating the equipment. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in damage to the instrument as well as personal injury.
 does not include repair instructions. Should repairs be required, please contact your representative or
Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH.
After unpacking, carefully check the equipment for mechanical damage and missing parts. Should you find
any damage incurred during shipment, contact the manufacturer immediately and do not operate the equip-
ment.
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Contents
1. GENERAL NOTES .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.1. Danger Categories and Signal Words .............................................................................................. 7
1.2. Qualified Users ................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3. Proper Use .......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4. General Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 9
1.5. Safety and Emissions ...................................................................................................................... 12
1.5.1. Safety information on the unit............................................................................................................. 13
1.5.2. Safety requirements European Community........................................................................................ 14
1.5.3. CE Designation .................................................................................................................................. 14
1.6. Information on Disposal .................................................................................................................. 15
1.7. Warranty / Limitation of Warranty ................................................................................................... 16
1.7.1. Caveat emptor .................................................................................................................................... 17
2. DEVICE DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................... 19

2.1. Basic Unit.......................................................................................................................................... 19
2.1.1. Connections and technical safety installations ................................................................................... 20
2.1.2. Functional description of the optical sensor units ............................................................................... 24
2.1.3. Technical Specification ....................................................................................................................... 26
2.2. Controller .......................................................................................................................................... 27
2.2.1. Connections ....................................................................................................................................... 27
2.3. Pressure Vessels and Rotor System .............................................................................................. 28
2.3.1. DAP vessels ....................................................................................................................................... 28
2.3.2. DAP-40 vessel with rotor .................................................................................................................... 28
2.3.3. DAP-60 and DAP 100 vessel with rotor.............................................................................................. 29
2.3.4. DAK-100 Vessels ............................................................................................................................... 30
2.3.5. Optional Inserts .................................................................................................................................. 31
3. SETUP AND COMMISSIONING ........................................................................................................ 35

3.1. Setup and Commissioning .............................................................................................................. 35
3.1.1. Ambient Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 35
3.1.2. Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................... 36
3.1.3. Inspection ........................................................................................................................................... 36
3.2. Installation Hardware ....................................................................................................................... 37
3.2.1. Positioning .......................................................................................................................................... 37
3.2.2. Attach adapter .................................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.3. Connection Exhaust tube ................................................................................................................... 39
3.2.4. Inserting rotor ..................................................................................................................................... 42
3.2.5. Connecting basic unit to control unit................................................................................................... 43
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3.3. Software Configuration.................................................................................................................... 44

3.3.1. User group rights ................................................................................................................................ 45
3.3.2. Menu Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 46
4. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE OPERATION.................................................................................. 49

4.1. General Notes ................................................................................................................................... 49
4.2. Control unit ....................................................................................................................................... 50
4.2.1. Modifying Application.......................................................................................................................... 52
4.2.2. Select Method .................................................................................................................................... 53
4.2.3. Replace Favorite ................................................................................................................................ 54
4.3. Pre-installed methods ...................................................................................................................... 56
4.4. Developing new application ............................................................................................................ 57
4.5. Performing Digestion Procedure .................................................................................................... 58
4.5.1. Sample Loading ................................................................................................................................. 59
4.5.2. Expanding lid ...................................................................................................................................... 61
4.5.3. Insert Rupture disc ............................................................................................................................. 63
4.5.4. Closing the vessels ............................................................................................................................ 64
4.5.5. Vessel placement ............................................................................................................................... 68
4.5.6. Start program ..................................................................................................................................... 70
4.5.7. Edit and start Digestion ...................................................................................................................... 71
4.5.8. Digestion in real time display .............................................................................................................. 74
4.5.9. Complete Digestion ............................................................................................................................ 77
4.5.10. Review Digestion, Graphic Display .................................................................................................... 78
4.5.11. Review Digestion, Tabular Display ..................................................................................................... 82
4.5.12. User request to backup digestion files................................................................................................ 83
4.5.13. Remove pressure vessel .................................................................................................................... 85
4.5.14. Opening the vessel............................................................................................................................. 86
4.5.15. Using the opening station for DAK vessels ........................................................................................ 87
4.6. Data Review and Data Export .......................................................................................................... 88
4.6.1. Data Review ....................................................................................................................................... 89
4.6.2. Data Export ........................................................................................................................................ 91
5. OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 93
5.1. Datarecord Viewer ............................................................................................................................ 93
5.1.1. How to install the Viewer Software ..................................................................................................... 93
5.1.2. Description of the Viewer Software .................................................................................................... 95
5.2. Remote Control / Web Visualisation ............................................................................................. 100
5.2.1. Description ....................................................................................................................................... 100
5.2.2. Security settings ............................................................................................................................... 101
5.2.3. Ethernet Connection to a LAN Network ............................................................................................ 103
5.2.4. Wired Network – Direct Connection ................................................................................................. 104
5.2.5. Special network configuration of the control unit .............................................................................. 108
5.2.6. Mobile Units ..................................................................................................................................... 111
5.2.7. Remote Control via Browser / Web Visualization ............................................................................. 113
5.2.8. Transfer of Data via FTP .................................................................................................................. 114

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5.3. Printer.............................................................................................................................................. 117

5.3.1. Installation Printer............................................................................................................................. 117
5.3.2. Printer Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 119
5.3.3. Setup Printer .................................................................................................................................... 122
5.3.4. Select Printer .................................................................................................................................... 124
5.3.5. Print from Data Archive .................................................................................................................... 126
5.3.6. Print after Digestion .......................................................................................................................... 127
5.3.7. Print Report ...................................................................................................................................... 127
5.3.8. Printout ............................................................................................................................................. 129
5.4. Evaporating Unit............................................................................................................................. 132
5.4.1. Setup and Commissioning ............................................................................................................... 133
5.4.2. Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 138
6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE ............................................................... 141

6.1. Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................... 141
6.1.1. Control unit ....................................................................................................................................... 141
6.1.2. Oven chamber .................................................................................................................................. 141
6.1.3. Gas collecting system ...................................................................................................................... 142
6.1.4. Vessels ............................................................................................................................................. 142
6.1.5. Evaporating Unit ............................................................................................................................... 142
6.1.6. Cap for pressure control ................................................................................................................... 143
6.2. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................... 146
6.2.1. Lip seal replacement ........................................................................................................................ 146
6.2.2. DAK-100 Coupling cap ..................................................................................................................... 147
6.2.3. Check the rupture disc ..................................................................................................................... 148
6.2.4. Check the lids ................................................................................................................................... 148
6.2.5. Fuses ............................................................................................................................................... 148
6.3. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 149
6.4. Repairs / Customer Service ........................................................................................................... 152
6.4.1. Reshipment ...................................................................................................................................... 153
6.5. Nameplate ....................................................................................................................................... 154
6.5.1. Basic unit.......................................................................................................................................... 154
6.5.2. Control unit ....................................................................................................................................... 154
7. APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................... 155

7.1.1. Weighing cup.................................................................................................................................... 155
7.1.2. PTFE Rupture discs ......................................................................................................................... 155
7.1.3. Transportation rack........................................................................................................................... 156
7.2. Application methods ...................................................................................................................... 157
7.3. Table vessel positioning ................................................................................................................ 157
7.4. Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................. 159
7.5. Conversion Table ........................................................................................................................... 160
7.6. Abbreviation ................................................................................................................................... 160

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1. General Notes
Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating your high pressure digestion system. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in damage to the equipment as well as personal injury.
Safety instructions are described in section 'Danger Categories and Signal Words'. These safety notes must be
heeded in all cases!
1.1. Danger Categories and Signal Words

The signal words described below are used in connection with warnings throughout this manual. For your
own safety and to avoid property damage, you must strictly heed these warnings!
The safety signals are printed in boldface or are otherwise marked throughout this manual and have the fol-
lowing meanings:
DANGER DANGER means that failure to follow the safety instructions is likely to cause
severe personal injury, death or severe property damage.
WARNING WARNING means that failure to follow the safety instructions may cause se-
vere personal injury, death or severe property damage.
CAUTION CAUTION means that failure to follow the safety instructions may cause per-
sonal injury or some property damage.
NOTICE NOTICE indicates a potential situation which, if not avoided may result in prop-
erty damage.
1.2. Qualified Users

Only Qualified Users should operate this equipment. Qualified Users with respect to this manual are rele-
vantly schooled and trained specialists with a basic knowledge of chemistry and technology. They should be
trained in the relevant legal regulations for handling of chemicals.

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1.3. Proper Use
DANGER Explosion hazard!

The unit is not designed for extraction and metabolization procedures employ-
ing organic solvents.
WARNING Observe all operating instructions!

Since sample composition is generally not precisely defined, a certain residual
risk exists when performing pressure digestion processes. Careful working
practices and conscious compliance with safety regulations can only minimize
this risk, not totally eliminate it. Due to different degrees of mixing, even identi-
cal samples can exhibit totally different behaviors during the course of the reac-
tion!
Please strictly comply with the operating instructions, particularly when han-
dling the pressure vessels, that is, when removing and opening the vessels. In-
correct handling of the hot, pressurized vessels can result in injuries from es-
caping acid vapors!
 Application area The Speedwave Microwave Digestion System has been designed to perform chemical digestion procedures
for the microwave under extreme pressure and temperature conditions in chemical laboratories. Digestion is understood as the
digestion system
decomposition of a solid material by means of a suitable digestion reagent at increased temperature in a ves-
sel that is permeable with regard to microwaves. The digestion solutions are directly heated through the ab-
sorption of the microwave radiation by the polar digestion reagent, which generally also contains ionic com-
ponents.
Digestion reagents which are used include nitric acid (65%), hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric
acid, and sulfuric acid, as well as mixtures of these acids. The maximum initial weight for organic compounds
depends on the digestion vessel being used and the sample’s carbon content, both must always be observed.
The use of organic solvents is strictly prohibited in microwave ovens since the spontaneous combustion of
any solvent vapors that escape into the oven chamber cannot be precluded.
Heating in the pressure vessel can frequently result in digestion temperatures in excess of 200 °C (392 °F).
The Speedwave Xpert has been specially developed for sample preparation for AAS and ICP spectroscopy
procedures. Sharp temperature spikes >280 °C (>536°F) can occasionally occur during the course of exo-
thermic reactions and can result in irreversible damage to the Teflon vessels. Since such scorching cannot
always be avoided, even with optimum microwave power regulation, damage of this kind is excluded from
the warranty! When quartz glass inserts are employed, the greatest care must be taken when handling the
glass as even the slightest amount of damage to the surface can greatly diminish surface strength. For this
reason, glass components are excluded from the warranty!
Adapters for evaporating and concentrating digestion solutions are optionally available for all vessel types.
Qualified handling and, possibly, proper transport, storage, set-up, and use, as well as conscientious mainte-
nance are all prerequisites for the trouble-free and safe operation of the Speedwave Microwave Digestion
System.
The system may only be used within the context of data and applications specified in this documentation and
the associated user manuals.

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The digestion system may only be used:

 Properly
 In a technically flawless condition
 Without unauthorized alterations or modifications
 Only under supervision
 By qualified users
Please also observe all regulations published by professional/trade associations, the TÜV, VDE regulations,
or corresponding national regulations.
1.4. General Safety Information

Performing microwave digestion procedures involves taking into account various safety precautions which go
beyond those for general laboratory practices. The following general safety information should therefore be
read carefully prior to using the system, and should be observed at all times.
The following information must be complied with when working with the associated digestion vessels!
We can assume no liability for damages resulting from improper handling of a failure to comply with this in-
formation.

Do not use perchloric acid.
No organic solvents (alcohols, hydrocarbons, etc.) may be placed in the pres-
sure vessels or the microwave.
Highly reactive substances which spontaneously react at higher temperatures
or in the presence of oxidizing agents or which may be nitrated and are poten-
tially explosive may not be digested in the microwave. Examples of such sub-
stances include: explosives (TNT, etc.), perchlorates, ether, pyrophoric sub-
stances, etc.

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DANGER Pressure vessels!

Use only digestion vessels and spare parts authorized by Berghof Products +
Instruments GmbH for use with the Speedwave Xpert. These can be obtained
either from your local representative or directly from Berghof Products + In-
struments GmbH (Refer to the “Repairs / Customer Service” section for contact
addresses).
Always wear your personal protective equipment during work which may in-
volve contact with chemicals, that is, when working with acids, pressure ves-
sels, during cleaning, etc.!
Be aware of any changes in the appearance of the pressure vessel which
could indicate possible material fatigue, e.g., deformation of the vessel, difficul-
ty screwing on lids, etc. even when the vessel is cold and not under pressure.
All such vessels should be immediately returned to Berghof Products + Instru-
ments GmbH for inspection.
Never attempt to use force to open the vessels. Never use tools to open the
vessels!
The pressure vessels are equipped with a rupture disc which produces a spon-
taneous pressure release upwards through the screw-on tube connections in
case of excessive vessel pressure. In some cases, such a spontaneous pres-
sure release may occur after the vessel has been removed from the microwave
oven.
Hot gases and vapors may be released from the digestion vessel when it is
opened! Always make sure that the vent opening on the pressure vessels faces
away from both yourself and other individuals!
Only open the digestion vessel under a fume hood or other exhaust system.
Particular care is required when working with hydrofluoric acid (HF). Observe
all relevant data sheets and safety instructions!
Never use more than one rupture disc per vessel!
Only use rupture discs which are designed for the respective vessel!

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WARNING The unit employs high voltage and generates microwave radiation!
The Speedwave Xpert must always be connected to a grounded conductor.
The enclosed power cable ensures the grounding, given that the socket outlet
is equipped with a protective grounding conductor. If it is necessary to use an
extension cord to connect the system to the power supply, only a three-wire
cord with a ground connection may be employed.
The unit should not be set up near any devices which are sensitive to electro-
magnetic radiation. If necessary, a warning sign or label indicating “Caution,
Microwave Emissions” should be applied or attached to the unit. Should there
be any suspicion or indication of increased levels of microwave radiation,
please immediately inform the Service Department at Berghof Products + In-
struments GmbH (Refer to the “Repairs / Customer Service” section for the
contact address).
WARNING Prohibited for persons with heart pacemakers!

The microwave device must not be operated by persons with heart pacemak-
ers.
WARNING Only use approved supply cords!

Do not exchange the detachable mains supply cord with a cord of inadequate
rating. Use only approved and undamaged supply cords.
NOTICE Electromagnetic compatibility!

Speedwave Xpert is a Class A equipment and therefore intended for use in an
industrial environment. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electro-
magnetic compatibility in other environments due to conducted as well as radi-
ated disturbances.
NOTICE Renew the vessels after around 10,000 digestions to maintain reliable operat-
ing conditions and to prevent negative influences on your analysis results (e.g.
memory effects etc.). Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH includes its diges-
tion vessels in the warranty coverage. Nevertheless, all of the vessels are sub-
ject to a certain aging process, which also depends on the type and frequency
of the application. Typically the service life is 10,000 digestion processes or at
least 3 years.

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1.5. Safety and Emissions

In the following situations, the unit must be disconnected from the mains power supply and
be locked out to prevent accidental use:
 If the unit evidences visible signs of damage

 If unit parts or components are found to be loose
 If the unit fails to operate
 If the unit is to be stored for extended periods of time under unfavorable conditions (e.g., outdoors, in
very moist or humid environments)
CAUTION The housing cover may only be removed by authorized trained personnel!
The unit must be disconnected from the mains power supply.

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1.5.1. Safety information on the unit
DANGER! High Voltage

This label is located on the rear side of the device
Prohibited for persons with heart pacemakers

This label is located on the right side of the de-
vice
Vessel under pressure – open carefully after

cooling
This label is located on upper edge of the oven
chamber

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1.5.2. Safety requirements European Community
This device has been designed and tested in accordance with the following IEC norms:
Title Norms
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for EN 61010-1:2010

measurement, control and laboratory use IEC 61010-1:2010 + Corr.:2011
Part 1: General requirements
Electrical equipment for measurement, control EN 61326-1:2013
and laboratory use – EMC- requirements IEC 61326-1:2012
Part 1: General requirements Class A equipment
Equipment suitable for use in all establishments other
than domestic and those directly connected to a low
voltage power supply network which supplies build-
ings used for domestic purposes.
1.5.3. CE Designation
Products from Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH comply with the guidelines of the VDE and the Euro-
pean Standards. The conformity tests performed by Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH comply with the
currently required standards for electrical safety. All limit values with respect to interference emission and
interference protection have been maintained.
1.5.4. Conformity declaration
Refer to chapter Appendix

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1.6. Information on Disposal

European Community  Disposal within
Electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. Berghof Products and the EU
Instruments GmbH accepts its electrical and electronic instruments from on a free of charge basis for proper
treatment, recovery and recycling from their business users. If you wish to discard electrical and electronic
products, please contact your local representative or Berghof Products and Instruments GmbH
(laboratorytechnology@berghof.com). They will provide further information.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to protect our environment.
 Disposal outside
Countries outside the European Union the EU
This regulation is only valid in the European Union
NOTICE
Berghof products are not used in private households.

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1.7. Warranty / Limitation of Warranty

Limited Warranty
Each product manufactured by Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH is warranted to conform to Berghof
Products + Instruments GmbH’s applicable specifications on the date on shipment. The warranty period is
twelve (12) months after the date of delivery, unless another period is specified. The warranty does not ex-
tend to damages due to improper installation, improper maintenance, abuse, accident, negligence, alteration,
misuse, ordinary wear and tear, or the like. Claims for replacement of parts caused by ordinary wear and tear
are excluded, as are claims for replacement of parts meant to be expended during the operation of the
equipment.
Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH also includes its digestion vessels under this warranty.
However, high temperatures >280 °C (>536°F), such as may briefly occur when exothermic reactions take
place can result in irreversible damage to the TFMTM-PTFE vessels. Since such scorching cannot always be
avoided even by optimal microwave power regulation, the resulting damages are excluded from the warranty!
Care must also be taken when handling quartz glass or ceramic inserts as their reliability can be seriously im-
paired by even minor damage to their surfaces. Therefore, glass and ceramic components are also excluded
from this warranty!
Remedies
Under the limited warranty, Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH repairs or replaces any products which
Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH determines to be defective and covered by this limited warranty. This
is the sole and exclusive remedy. If Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH determines that repair or re-
placement fails its essential purpose, the purchaser will, at its option, be entitled to a refund of the purchase
price for the products in question or a credit therefore.
All warranty claims must be accompanied by a description of the claim, which description must be attached
to the equipment claimed to be defective. Claim descriptions must include the claimants name, address, de-
partment (if applicable) and telephone number.
The equipment should be returned in its original packaging, to the extent possible. We regret that Berghof
Products + Instruments GmbH cannot be held responsible for damage caused during shipping due to im-
proper packaging.
Limitation of warranty
Except as expressly set forth above, there are no other warranties hereunder, whether expressed or implied,
arising by operation of law or otherwise, including without limitation, the warranties of merchantability, fit-
ness for a particular purpose and any warranties arising under course of performance, course of dealing or
usage of trade.
Under no circumstances will Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH be liable for any consequential, exem-
plary, incidental, indirect or special damages, or lost profits, expenses or loses arising out of or related to the
sale or use of any of its products regardless of whether the liability resulted from any general or particular
requirement or need which Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH knew or should have known of.

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1.7.1. Caveat emptor
Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH does not accept any warranty for wearing parts (e.g. Rupture disc,
lid), for the improper usage, storage and handling.

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2. Device Description
2.1. Basic Unit

The Speedwave Xpert Microwave System is designed for pressure digestion at temperatures up to 260° C  Top loading with
533° F) in continuous use and, depending on the type of vessels employed, pressures up to a max. of 100 bar swiveling slid
(1450 psi).
This is a top loading microwave made of 1.4301 (SS 304) stainless steel and equipped with a swiveling safety
lid, electromechanical locking mechanism and a circular sample chamber for uniform microwave distribu-
tion. 5 excess temperature switches and 3 micro-switches guarantee the necessary operational reliability.
The microwave automatically switches itself off in case the magnetron, the microwave oven, or the high volt-
age transformer overheats.
The microwave digestion system Speedwave Xpert is offered in two versions, with or without neutralization
unit.
SW-X without exhaust neutralization unit SW-X with exhaust neutralization unit
The oven has a highly chemicals resistant 90 µm PFA coating protecting it from corrosion and is permanently
ventilated by an airstream of 1.2 m³/min.
An integrated gas collection system efficiently vents the oven chamber to keep it free of gases or acidic va-
pors. Each digestion vessel is equipped with a corresponding rupture disc, which protects the pressure diges-
tion vessel from overpressure.
Two unpulsed regulated 2.45 GHz magnetron provide up to 2000 W. The microwave oven is controlled by a
separate controller with touch-screen. After entering the desired temperature profile, the microwave output
is infinitely varied in accordance with the measured sample temperatures.
Optical sensor units as Speedwave OTC and Speedwave DIR - for temperature control - as well as the option-
al Speedwave OPC - for pressure control - monitor the entire digestion. A web visualization for mobile devic-
es such as laptop, tablet or smartphone simplifies the application control and monitoring outside the labora-
tory.
The target and actual temperatures of all samples are displayed on the screen in real time and saved to
memory.

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2.1.1. Connections and technical safety installations
5
2
4
1
3
7a Power switch 0=off; I=on

7a
7b Connection power cord
7c RS-232 Connection and power supply 7b

to control unit
7c
Basic unit
No. Description
1 Swiveling lid with vent connection
2 Rotor with gas collection system
3 Pressure vessel
4 Connection suctioning
5 Emergency release
6 Ventilation grid
7 Electrical connections; Main switch, power connector, RS-232 connection

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Swiveling lid
The system is equipped with a solid, PFA-coated, stainless-steel housing with a swiveling safety lid for maxi-
mum user safety. The electronic lid-locking mechanism can only be opened by means of the software control.
In addition, interlock switches are installed which shut the microwave off if the lid is opened by force during
microwave operation.
WARNING The unit emits microwave radiation!

Never operate the microwave oven if the swiveling lid or the related lock mech-
anism has been damaged. Contact your local, authorized representative or
Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH to obtain the required service (Refer to
chapter “Repairs / Customer Service” for contact addresses).
WARNING Prohibited for persons with heart pacemakers!

The microwave device must not be operated by persons with heart pacemak-
ers.
Pressure vessel with rupture discs

All vessels are equipped with a rupture disc which produces a spontaneous pressure release upwards through
the screw-on tube connections in case of excessive vessel pressure. In some cases, such a spontaneous pres-
sure release may occur after the vessel has been removed from the microwave oven.
DANGER Rupture discs as overpressure protection!

Use only original Berghof rupture discs and protective cover sheets. These can
be obtained from your local, authorized dealer or Berghof Products + Instru-
ments GmbH (Refer to the “Repairs / Customer Service” section for contact
addresses).

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Gas exhaust
All pressure vessels are equipped with a sealed connection to a gas collection system which, in turn, must be
connected to an exhaust system via a PFA vent tube. The PFA tube is connected to the screw-on connection
located in the center of the top of the microwave. Any hot acid vapors released when the rupture disc acti-
vates are safely removed through this PFA vent tube.
WARNING Hot acid vapors may be released.

The supplied vent tubes must therefore always be properly connected and at-
tached to an exhaust system.
Make sure the PFA tube is securely attached so that it cannot pop off its
connection fitting in case of a percussive pressure burst as occurs when
a rupture disc activates.
Emergency release
The Speedwave Xpert is equipped with a mechanical emergency unlocking device, which allows mechanical
opening of the swinging lid in emergencies.
The emergency release is not intended for everyday use!
Ventilation grid
Special fan and on the outer walls attached ventilation grids ensure an adequate cooling of the electronics.

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Speedwave DIRC - Direct IR Control

A patented DIRC thermometer that permits the temperature of the vessel contents to be quickly determined
and regulated is integrated in the microwave oven. The measurement physically determines the temperature
radiation emitted by the vessel contents, that is, the digestion solution. Radiation components emitted by the
vessel walls and, in particular, the exterior of the vessel, are completely filtered out.
Speedwave OCT - Optical Temperature Cut-Off

An additional IR sensor is used to monitor the temperature of the vessel surface, thus increasing the safety
and is an effective protection against overheating, which has a positive effect on the life cycle of the pressure
vessel. If the measured surface temperature higher than the set maximum temperature, the system displays
an alarm and shuts down automatically.
Speedwave OPC - Optical Pressure Control (OPC)

Optionally the system can be equipped with a contact-free, optical pressure monitoring system for either in-
dividual or for all vessels. This records the internal vessel pressure. If a vessel is approaching its maximum
pressure, the system automatically switches to a pressure-controlled mode for the microwave output.
Wave guide with Magnetron
Optical Pressure Control
Optical Temperature
Cut-Off
Direct IR Control
NOTICE The safety of the vessels is guaranteed by the rupture discs; pressure and
temperature measurement serve to control the digestion process, but have no
primary safety function.

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2.1.2. Functional description of the optical sensor units
 Speedwave DIRC Temperature Monitoring (inside vessel)

Direct IR Control
The Speedwave Xpert is equipped with a patented

temperature monitoring system – Speedwave DIRC.
The measurement physically determines the tem-
perature radiation emitted by the vessel contents,
that is, the digestion solution. Radiation compo-
nents emitted by the vessel walls and, in particular,
the exterior of the vessel, are completely filtered out.
This system determines the temperature inside the
pressure vessels by measuring the direct infrared
radiation emitted by the sample. This allows the
temperatures of all samples to be determined. This
information is forwarded to the power control mod-
ule which uses the highest measured temperature to
regulate the oven power. Continuous adjustment of
the magnetron output allows the temperature to be
regulated on the basis of all vessel contents.
 Speedwave OTC Temperature control (Vessel surface)

Optical Tempera-
ture Cut-off
To protect pressurized digestion vessels, the inte-
grated Speedwave OTC acts as an optical tempera-
ture switch-off device.
A further infra-red sensor determines the surface
temperature of each individual digestion vessel with
each rotor revolution.
The temperature range can be set between 0 - 300
°C; if this range is exceeded, the system is switched
off.

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Pressure Monitoring (Option)  Speedwave OPC

Optical Pressure
Control
Optionally, the Speedwave Xpert can be equipped
with a pressure monitoring system. To achieve this,
the pressure in the vessels is determined by using
polarized light to measure any change in the photo
elastic behavior of a glass ring in the vessel lid. This
allows the internal pressures of all or of individual
vessels to be detected. This information is conveyed
to the output control module, which can use the
highest measured pressure to regulate the output.
By continuously adjusting the magnetron output
pressure regulation referenced to individual vessels
can be achieved while preventing other over-
pressure safety devices (rupture discs) from being
activated.

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2.1.3. Technical Specification
SW-X
Microwave basic unit
Power supply 230 V / 50 - 60 Hz
Current consumption 13 A
Power consumption 2850 VA
Fuses internal 16 A-F
Magnetron frequency 2450 MHz
Magnetron power 2 x 1000 W
Exterior dimensions (W x D x H)
with neutralisation unit 880 x 650 x 480 mm (35 x 26 x 19 inches)
without neutralisation unit 750 x 600 x 480 mm (30 x 24 x 19 inches)
Interior dimensions (Ø x H)) 360 x 250 mm (14 x 10 inches)
Weight (ca.) ca. 59 kg (130 lb)
Noise level < 60 dB
IP Code IP 20
Temperature range of 50° C – 300° C (122°F - 572°F)

DIRC-Thermometers (vessel interior) Accuracy: ± 1 °C at 200 °C (33,8 °F at 392 °F)
Range of Surface temp. (vessel surface) 0 – 300 °C (32 – 572 °F)

(OTC) Accuracy: ± 5 °C
Measuring range of pressure control 0 – 150 bar (2180 psi)

(OPC) Display 0 - 100 bar (1450psi), vessel dependent

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2.2. Controller
A separate control unit with power 5.7” touch screen
and graphics display is used to control the microwave
oven. The English, German, French, Spanish, Italian,
Polish, Portuguese, Turkish and Russian language soft-
ware is preinstalled at the factory.
Web visualization for mobile devices such as laptop,
tablet or Smartphone is used for simple application
control and monitoring outside the laboratory. An opti-
onal WLAN access point is optionally available.
2.2.1. Connections
X1 = Power supply
X2 = not in use
X3 = not in use
X4 = ETH 0 / Ethernet 0
X5 = Eth 1 / Ethernet 1
X6 = RS-232 connection
X7 = not in use
Control unit
Display DC 2007, 7“ touch-screen, 800 MHz, 256 MB RAM, 256

MB Flash, 800 x 480 pixel
Program memory 200 programs, 25 preprogrammed
Languages 9
Data storage for ca. 500 program runs
Weight (approx.) 1,0 kg (2,2 lb)
Exterior dimensions (B x T x H) 224 x 137 x 152 mm (8,8 x 5,4 x 6,0 inches)
IP code IP 22
Interface RS-232, 2x Ethernet, USB

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2.3. Pressure Vessels and Rotor System

All Berghof pressure vessels can be opened and closed tool-free. A rupture disc placed in the vessel lid limits
the interior pressure of all vessel types to the maximum permissible value for the individual type. For the
DAP-40 / -60 /- 100 and the DAK-100 vessels acid vapors that escape when the rupture disc activates are
guided to a collection system integrated in the rotor. Thereby the vapors are vented or suctioned off through
the PFA tube connected to the swiveling lid.
2.3.1. DAP vessels
The DAP pressure vessels are made up of a TFMTM-PTFE pressure vessel, an aluminum rupture disc, a
TFMTM-PTFE lid, and a coupling cap.
Coupling cap
Rupture disc
Lid
Vessel bottom
2.3.2. DAP-40 vessel with rotor
 Selection of rotors DAP-40 vessels are made entirely of TFMTM -PTFE. Aside from chemical resistance to all mineral acids in-
cluding hydrofluoric acid, this ensures a high level of mechanical strength, even at high digestion tempera-
tures. Only the 16 vessel in the outer ring are detected by sensor.
DAP-40X rotor with 24 vessels DAP-40X rotor with 24 vessels and OPC

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2.3.3. DAP-60 and DAP 100 vessel with rotor
DAP-60 and DAP-100 vessels are made entirely of TFMTM-PTFE. Aside from chemical resistance to all min-
eral acids including hydrofluoric acid, this ensures a high level of mechanical strength, even at high digestion
temperatures.
DAP-60X / 100X rotor with 12 vessels DAP-60X / 100X rotor with 12 vessels and OPC

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2.3.4. DAK-100 Vessels
DAK-100 vessels are made of a TFMTM-PTFE-pressure vessel with cap a TFMTM-PTFE –insert with lid and a
rupture disc made of titanium.
In addition, this vessel has a ceramic pressure jacket.
Closure cap
Rupture disc
Lid
TFMTM-PTFE–Insert
Ceramic pressure jacket
Vessel bottom
DAK-100X Rotor with 8 vessels DAK-100X rotor with 8 pressure vessels and OPC

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2.3.5. Optional Inserts
DAQ-20H/-22H
For the digestion of smaller sample quantities, the DAQ-20H quartz glass inserts can be inserted into the
DAP-60 digestion vessel and the DAQ-22H quartz glass inserts into the DAP-100 digestion vessel.
Fixation plate
Quartz insert DAQ-20 H / 22 H
Lid
Centering sleeve
DAP-60 / DAP-100 pressure vessel
Advantages of DAQ-systems
By using quartz glass inserts, small samples <100 mg can be digested in a reduced volume of acid.  Improve detection
This also improves the detection sensitivity of the overall process. sensitivity

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MT-system (multi tube)

 Increasing The special MT system inserts can be used in a DAP-100 or DAK-100 pressure vessel.
productivity by The MT system makes it possible for 2-3 samples to be digested in a single DAP 100 or DAK-100 digestion
multiple vessel
vessel at a reduced original sample weight and acid volume. This enables the sample throughput and produc-
tivity of the Speedwave Xpert to be raised. Cross-contamination from one sample to another is prevented by
pre-filling the same acid mixture into the MT-vessel as in the PTFETM-Inliner. If the acid volume is selected
so that the liquid level in the PTFETM-Inliner is higher than in the PFA-vessel (MT), this also guarantees that
the sample is heated up gently.
The vessels for the MT system are made of PFA, have a capacity of 10 ml and a graduation mark at 5 ml.
PFA Insert
PTFE-Inliner
Ceramic pressure jacket

(only DAK)
Pressure vessel
Acid in PTFE-Inliner
Acid in PFA Insert (MT)
Sample

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Pressure vessel
Vessel types DAP-40 DAP-60 DAP-100 DAK-100 DAQ-20/22H

Material TFMTM-PTFE Quartz
Number of vessels 24 12 12 8 12
Max. Operating pressure 40 bar 40 bar 40 bar 100 bar 100 bar
580 psi 580 psi 580 psi 1450 psi 1450 psi
Max. Operating temp. 260°C 260°C 260°C 300°C 260°C

(Short term, max.15 min) 500°F 500°F 500°F 572°F 500°F
Max. Operating temp. 230°C 230°C 230°C 260°C 230°C

(continuous operation) 446°F 446°F 446°F 500°F 446°F
Internal volume 40 ml 60 ml 100 ml 100 ml 20 ml
Maximum fill volume* 30 ml 50 ml 80 ml 80 ml 15 ml
Minimum fill volume** 7ml 7 ml 7 ml 7 ml 7 ml
Minimum number of 2 2 2 2 2
vessels per rotor
Minimum liquid volume 20 ml 20 ml 20 ml 20 ml 20 ml

per rotor
Max. Sample amount

inorganic 1000 mg 2000 mg 2000 mg 3000 mg 1000 mg
organic 300 mg 400 mg 500 mg 1000 mg 300 mg
Pressure disc
Diameter 24,5 mm 30,3 mm 30,3 mm 24,0 mm 12,2 mm
Thickness 0,2 mm 0,2 mm 0,2 mm 0,05 mm 0,05 mm
Material Al Al Al Ti Ti
Burst pressure 40 bar 40 bar 40 bar 100 bar 100 bar
* Information is only for liquid, aqueous sample material (e.g. waste water). The maximum permissible con-
tent of organic sample material must be heeded additionally.
** To comply with the minimum liquid volume per rotor, the amount of liquid must be increased if neces-
sary.

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3. Setup and Commissioning
3.1. Setup and Commissioning
3.1.1. Ambient Conditions
The setup location must meet the following requirements.
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature +10°C (50°F) to +35°C (93°F)

In addition, the temperature should lie between -40°C (-40°F) and +70°C
(158°F) during shipping and storage
Max. rel. humidity 85%
Space requirements Approx. 140 x 80 x 90cm

(W x D x H) approx.55.1 x 31.5 x 35.4 inches
Load bearing capacity At least 100 kg (220 lb)
Electrical connection 230V; 50/ 60Hz
Make sure the vent opening on the back and left side of the unit are not covered. The unit requires at least 15
cm of clearance on the back and left side.
NOTICE Make sure that the Speedwave Xpert Microwave System is set up and operat-
ed in a corrosion-free environment. If the microwave is used in a fume hood it
is not allowed to use open acid in this hood. As well the opening of the micro-
wave pressure vessel must happen in a separate fume hood. Corroded parts
are excluded of the guarantee at nonobservance.
When the system is installed outside the hood the released gases must be
safely discharged through the vent system via the PFA exhaust tube that is to
be inserted in the oven.

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3.1.2. Unpacking
Open the shipping packaging and carefully remove it. Please save all packaging in order to be able to return
the unit to the manufacturer in its original packaging, should service be required.
CAUTION To avoid physical injury and material damage, hold the device underneath on
the base plate below the side pieces. On both sides are black edge guards.
Two individuals should remove the microwave sys-

tem from its packaging and place it on a lab bench.
3.1.3. Inspection
Also remove all other components and accessories and inspect the delivery to make sure it is complete.
Inspect the system for shipping damage such as cracks, scratches, dents, etc.
WARNING Visible damage!

For safety reasons, never operate the unit if it exhibits visible signs of damage.
Contact your local, authorized representative or Berghof Products + Instru-
ments GmbH to obtain the required service (Refer to the “Repairs / Customer
Service” section for contact addresses).
NOTICE Should any components be missing or damages be detected, contact your lo-
cal, authorized representative or Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH direct-
ly (Refer to the “Repairs / Customer Service” section for contact addresses).

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3.2. Installation Hardware
DANGER The unit employs high voltage and generates microwave radiation!
The Speedwave Xpert must always be connected to a grounded conductor.
The enclosed power cable ensures the grounding, given that the socket outlet
is equipped with a protective grounding conductor. If it is necessary to use an
extension cord to connect the system to the power supply, only a three-wire
cord with a ground connection may be employed.
The unit should not be set up next to any devices which are sensitive to elec-
tromagnetic radiation. If necessary, a warning sign or label indicating “Caution,
Microwave Emissions” should be applied or attached to the unit. Should there
be any suspicion or indication of increased levels of microwave radiation,
please immediately inform the Service Department at Berghof Products + In-
addresses).
Repair and servicing of the equipment may only be performed by trained per-
sonnel.
3.2.1. Positioning
Position the system on the intended work surface. Make sure the vent opening on the left side of the unit is
not covered (at least 15 cm, 5.9inch) clearance). A clearance of at least 50 cm (19.7 inch) that opens towards
the front of the unit must be available above the oven. The work surface must be able to support the weight of
the oven (approx. 80 kg; 176 lb) and must have a surface area of approx. 140 x 80 x 90 cm
(55.1 x 31,5 x 35,4 inch; W x D x H).

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3.2.2. Attach adapter
The adapter for the microwave oven must be installed first, followed by the installation of the exhaust tubes.
Procedure:
 Insert adapter (2) on the ventilation duct.
Please make sure that the inserted O-ring
remains in the groove.
7
 Insert the hose bushing (7) into the adapt-
er (2)
If necessary, the outer surface of the ventilation

duct can be greased with silicone paste.
Ventilation
2 duct
 Tighten union nut of the hose bushing (7)

with the supplied combination spanners

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3.2.3. Connection Exhaust tube
The acid vapors are introduced from the collecting vessel or pressure vessels to the black PE-Exhaust tube via  Prevention of
PFA-tube, which is connected in the lid. Emissions
Additionally, the oven chamber is permanently sucked off and the gases must be conveyed to the extraction
system via the PE corrugated tube supplied.
SW-X without exhaust neutralization unit
1 2
Procedure assembly exhaust tube

 Threading the spacer ring (4), o-ring (5), A
und union nut (6) on the PFA-exhaust
tube (A) with the pre-assembled retaining
ring (3) 6
 Push down retaining ring (3) until it is
properly placed on the thread 5
 Push down spacer ring (4) until it is proper-
ly placed on the retaining ring 4
 Push down o-Ring (5) until it is properly
placed on the spacer ring 3
 Loosely fix the union nut (6)
 Insert other end of the PFA exhaust

hose (A) completely into the adapter (2) un- A
til it is seated on the ground, then pull out 7
6 cm so that the end of the PFA exhaust
tube ends in the middle of the PFA exhaust
tube (A) and hand tighten the hose nut (7)
2
 Screw the black PE-exhaust tube (1) into the
adapter (2) on the base unit

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Sucked neutralizing agent may clog the exhaust tubes and thus prevent safe
extraction of the acid vapors.
The distance from the neutralizing agent to the PFA exhaust tubes should be
2 cm.
SW-X with exhaust neutralization unit
A B
2 1
Assembly exhaust neutralisation unit
Procedure B
C
 Mount the bottle holder by tightening the
two screws on the right side wall
 Fill the gas washing bottle (7) to 2/3 with
marble, close it with the lid and insert into
the bottle holder
 Insert the exhaust tube (C) which comes
from the swing top into the gas washing
bottle (7). The hose end must be located
2 cm above the marble! Tighten knurled
nut
 Insert the exhaust tube (B) into the gas
washing bottle (7) like exhaust tube (C),
tighten knurled nut Filling level to
marble Adapter (2)

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The assembly of the exhaust tubes, on the device as well as on the adapter is identical to the basic unit with-
out neutralisation system.
Users are responsible for assuring that appropriate ventilation of toxic gases is
assured. Make sure that all ventilation procedures conform to applicable laws.

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3.2.4. Inserting rotor
 Open the swing top by pressing open on the

external control unit
 A clearly audible clicking is heard
 “Lid open” is indicated on the screen 5
 Insert bottom plate (1), so that the pins (2)

point upward, and the opening (3) is above
the temperature sensor.
Position 1
 Place the turntable ring (4) in the centre of
the bottom plate, pay attention to the 3 pins
 Insert the empty rotor (5) by gently turning it

on the drive axis (6) find the position at which 1
4
the rotor engages downwards.
Position 1 is located on the straight side of the 3
drive axis (6). 2
6
Now the rotor is correctly positioned in the micro-
wave oven and must not be rotated by hand.
NOTICE Do not rotate the rotor by hand!

Once the rotor is inserted into the drive axis, the rotor must not be rotated by
hand. This will damage the drive mechanism.
Inserting vessel
See chapter „Hard and Software Operation / Vessel placement

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3.2.5. Connecting basic unit to control unit
Connect the basic unit to the control unit by using the supplied controller cable.
Connect the basic unit with the supplied power cord to a suitable power supply 230V; 50 / 60Hz and a pro-
tective earth ground.

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3.3. Software Configuration

By switching on the basic unit the control unit is also switched on automatically.
Boot screen
First, for a few seconds the boot screen appears, af-
terwards the corresponding initial screen.
Initial screen / Login

The screen is only displayed when User Manage-
ment is activated in the setup. Otherwise the Main
Menu screen is displayed.
Please log-in as User or Master. Factory setting for
necessary code is 0 which may be altered in the
setup menu.
Initial screen / Main menu

The screen is displayed when User Management is
deactivated in the setup.

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3.3.1. User group rights
The control unit of Speedwave Xpert has three login authority levels allowing controlled access to the differ-
ent functions.
This user groups are identified as "User", "Admin" and "Service” the respective rights are listed in the table
below.
The Service login is exclusively reserved to authorised Berghof Products + Instruments service technicians.
User group rights
Menu User Admin Service
Menu Method
Select method from favourite list yes yes yes
Change or modify method from favourite list no yes yes
Replace method from favourite list no yes yes
Change or modify pre-installed methods from favourite list no no yes
Select Function Test no yes yes

Select Evaporation no yes yes
Menu Data
Open File Manger no yes yes
Menu Setup
Open setup menu no yes yes
Change code User no yes yes
Change code Admin no yes yes
Change code Service no no no
Further restrictions of user rights are described in the respective screens.
Changing password
Change the password for the following users, if the control unit is integrated in-
to a network and the access to this configuration area should be prevented.
User: root default password: root
User: admin default password: admin

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3.3.2. Menu Setup
Setup
Enter the setup window by pressing the Setup key
in main menu.
This area may be accessed as Admin only.
Setup
Key Function Factory value value

settings min max.
User manage- Setting On ; the user management is activated, On

ment as a first screen the user login appears.
Setting Off ; the main menu will be shown di-
rectly
Pressure Sen- Setting On ; OPC pressure measurement is On

sing activated
Setting Off ; OPC pressure measurement is
deactivated
Default Application, which is to be active after the de- 1 1 10

Favorite vice is switched on
Max. Max. runtime of a temperature program [min] 75 1 120

Digestion time The running time is the sum of all ramps and
hold times of a method.
Admin Login Login-code of administrator 0 0 9999

Enter 4-digit code
User Login Login-code of user 0 0 9999

Enter 4-digit code
File Overflow Warning is shown on the main screen if there 500 0 2000
Warning are more than 500 stored digestion
Evaporation Fan Fixed setting of the fan power if Evaporation is 100 0 100
Power chosen. If value = 0 (special function) fan power
(1….100%, is dynamically controlled depending on magne-
0=AUTOMATIC) tron temperature, according to normal digestion
Language Selection of languages

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Set vessel Continue to menu “Set vessel”.

Setting the temperature and pressure parame-
ters of all types of vessels
Printer Continue to menu “Printer Setup”

Description see chapter “Options””
Set time Explanation see next page
Back Back to the main menu
Setup Vessel
The maximum surface temperature of vessel types
and the vessel-related limit value can be set in
"Setup vessels" menu.
Setup vessel
Key / screen Function Name Factory value value

settings min max.
T-vessel Limit The maximum allowable vessel surface DAK100 150 0 300
[°C] temperature for each vessel type can
DAP 60 120 0 300
be entered. If this temperature is
exceeded, the digestion is aborted. DAP100 120 0 300
DAP 40 120 0 300
T-Max [°C] Limits the input value of the tempera- DAK100 250 1 350
ture when editing a method.
DAP 60 230 1 350
DAP100 230 1 300
DAP 40 230 1 300
p-Max [bar] Limits the input value of the pressure DAK100 100 1 200
when editing a method.
DAP 60 40 1 200
DAP100 40 1 200
DAP 40 40 1 200
P-Max [%] Limits the input value of the power DAK100 100 0 100
when editing a method.
DAP 60 100 0 100
DAP100 100 0 100
DAP 40 100 0 100

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? Description of the parameters

Undo Restore to last saved values
Save Save values
Default values Set values to default (without saving)
Back Back to Menu Setup
Time and Date

By pressing Set Time in menu “Setup” the “Time
and Date” is called. Time and date can be set by
pressing the grey area. The value has to be inserted
precisely in the format (YYYY-MM-DD-hh:mm:ss)
inclusive the characters “-“ and “:”.
By pressing Save the date and time inserted in the
grey area is activated.
By pressing Back Menu Setup is called.
The system is now ready for use.

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4. Hardware and Software Operation
4.1. General Notes
The applied microwave energy causes the sample material to heat rapidly. The speed of this heating process  Controlled
depends on the total volume of liquid in the oven as well as on the amount of microwave radiation applied microwave power
(power). The Speedwave Xpert is controlled by continuously adjusting the microwave power. Sample tem-
perature and sample pressure in each vessel are simultaneously acquired in a contactless process during eve-
ry rotation of the sample turntable, and the microwave power level is adjusted accordingly. In addition, mi-
crowave power is also controlled on the basis of the number of samples actually present in the turntable. This
graduated regulation concept leads to reproducible heating curves and therefore to reproducible results.
Due to the heating of the acid mixture, a vapor pressure is generated which is strongly dependent on the
temperature. All digestion vessels have a maximum permissible pressure. If this maximum pressure is ex-
ceeded, the rupture disc in the pressure vessel activates, providing a rapid pressure release into the collection
vessel.
In addition to the vapor pressure, reaction gases (primarily carbon dioxide generated by samples containing  Influence on the
carbon) also produce pressure. This pressure is therefore dependent on the sample amount, the vessel vol- pressure
ume, as well as the carbon content of the sample.

Together with the applied microwave radiation, digestion of organic substances also releases reaction heat.
These types of reactions frequently begin in the temperature range between 120 - 150°C (266 - 302°F). We
therefore recommend holding the samples at this temperature for some time (3-5 minutes), in order to allow
this reaction heat to subside somewhat. The temperature should then be increased to the desired maximum
in a second stage in order to obtain optimum digestion vessel.
CAUTION Reaching the maximum pressure!

Please note that the reaction pressure is only reached during the course of the
reaction, in other words, several minutes after the maximum temperature has
been reached. Therefore, an activation of the rupture discs may be anticipated
even after the temperature has reached a constant level.
 Speedwave OPC
Optionally, the Speedwave Xpert can be equipped with a pressure cap. With this option, the internal vessel Optical Pressure
Control
pressure can be determined and upon reaching the preset maximum pressure the unit automatically switches
to a pressure-controlled mode. In this mode the microwave output is controlled so that the internal pressure
of the vessel does not exceed the maximum pressure.
CAUTION Rupture disc corrosion!

Depending on the acid being employed and the digestion parameters, the alu-
minum rupture discs are subject to more-or-less extreme wear. Replace the
discs regularly (after approximately every 20 digestion procedures) to prevent
the discs from rupturing prematurely.

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4.2. Control unit

The control unit is operated via a touch-screen. In order to trigger a function, press the representative symbol
on the screen. In the following text the key fields of the touch-screen are shown in a frame, e.g., Data. Press-
ing the ok or back key always takes you from a submenu to the next higher menu.
 Speedwave AC
intuitive in oper- After switching the device on the main menu, which
ating
contains the entire essential functions, required to
operate the microwave appears after a short boot
time of (about 15 s).
If the user management is enabled in the setup,

the login is the first screen appearing after
switching device on..
Data input
If a key is selected which request insertion of text or figures a keypad is displayed.
If the input range is limited, "Min" and "Max" will be displayed. If a text should be entered, so "Max:" shows
the total numbers of characters.

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Main menu
Main menu
Key/ Screen Function
Headline Version number of the control number (Control unit), serial number of the con-
trol unit (also on the sticker on the rear side of the controller).
Note: The serial number of the basic unit can be found on a label on the rear
panel. This may be different from the serial number of the control unit!
Method Select, edit or create a method

The active method is displayed (here: Feed)
Data View and export stored digestion data.

The last used file will be displayed. (here: ddir1_0“)
Setup Change settings

Access only as „Admin“
Turn Rotor is rotated in order to insert vessels comfortably
Setup Open the login window and change the user group.
User rights, see chapter "Setup and commissioning", "rights of the user
groups"
Login Open the login screen and change the user group.
User rights, see chapter "Setup and Commissioning", "rights of the user
groups".
Open Unlock and open the swiveling lid.

If the lid is open, after 1 minute the indoor ventilation will be turned off.
Closing the lid activates the oven chamber vent again. Any acid fumes will be
sucked, e.g. after activating the rupture disc.
Start Continue to possibility to enter a comment for the digestion and for post-
processing ability of the method. Afterwards start the selected digestion me-
thod.
Footer line User (activated Users Group), time, date

The firmware version number of the basic unit and status of the lid.
The version number and the status of the lid are only displayed if a data con-
nection between the controller and microwave exists. Without data connection
"No response" is displayed.

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4.2.1. Modifying Application
 Favorites- and The operator can select from a total of 200 applications, 25 of which are preinstalled.
Standard Appli- After accessing the Method function initially, a selection of maximally 10 applications is displayed which the
cation
user can compile to form a "User Library - Favorites". Furthermore, 2 standard applications are stored:
function test and evaporation.
Further description see “Performing a Digestion Procedure”.

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4.2.2. Select Method
Select Method
To change a method you must be logged in as
Administrator (Admin)
Menu Select Method
Key Function
Select application Select one of the “favorite” by pressing one of the 10 function keys.
1 - 10 (here no. 4 “Feed”). The selected Favorites are affected by the described func-
tion below.
Replace Assigning a new method to the selected favorites.

Leads to the next menu page "replace favorites".
Accessible by Administrator login only.
Edit Opens the screen to edit a method of selected favorites. Predefined methods
cannot be edited. Accessible by Administrator login only.
Function Test Predefined method which is provided for the function test. A method is stored
for each vessel. The vessel selection appears after pressing the "functional
test" button.
Evaporation After connecting the optional Berghof Evaporation unit, an evaporation of acids
is possible. For each vessel a method is stored. The vessel selection appears
after pressing the "Evaporation" key. By selecting the Evaporation method the
fans are set to the value which is defined in the setup.
("Evaporation Fan Power")
Accessible by Administrator login only.
Select Selected and possibly modified method is accepted, back to the main menu.

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4.2.3. Replace Favorite
By pressing Replace in menu “Select method” all

available applications are displayed, one of them
can be selected.
and are used to scroll up and down.
The creation of an application is only possible with

master authorisation from Position 26 onwards (see
User Management). Positions 1 to 25 are reserved
for predetermined applications.
Select Method
After selecting the desired method and confirm with
Edit the program window « Edit Method » opens.
This is only possible if no predefined method is se-
lected from the Favorites.

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Edit Method
The user must be logged in as “Administrator” to
enter or modify parameters. Predefined methods
are locked for editing.
Menu Edit Method
Key Function
Method name Entry or modification of a method name
T [°C] Display and input the target temperature in °C*.

Permitted values are vessel dependent configured in setup.
p [bar] Display and input the maximum permissible pressure in bar*.

Permitted values are vessel dependent configured in setup.
ramp Display and input the length of time in minutes in which the target temperature
should be heated linearly increasing. Permitted values: 0-59 min.
time Display and input the length of time in minutes for which the target temperature
is to be kept constant. Permitted values: 0-59 min.
The total duration of the sum of all ramp and soak periods is limited. The ma-
ximum digestion time is configured in the setup.
P [%] Display and input of the maximum permissible power output in % at which
heating is to be maintained in this step of the program.
Permitted values are vessel dependent configurable in the setup
vessel type The vessel type is selected in the table at the right-hand edge of the screen.
The vessel type defines the allowable input limits for T, p, P and the maximum
number of vessel positions in the rotor.
Cancel Leave without saving any changes
Save Save the newly created application and leave this application
*to convert the units see “Appendix”

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4.3. Pre-installed methods

25 of the 200 methods in the selection list are predefined. This can only be changed by the service.
Methods created by the user can be stored in storage locations 26 to 200.
 Variety of pre- Progr Description

installed applica- No
tions
1 Calcite, Dolomite
2 Cleaning vessel
3 Coal, DIN 22022-1
4 Complexation
5 Feed
6 Feldspar
7 Filter, glass fiber
8 Fly Ash, DIN EN 14385
9 Food high fat
10 Food low fat
11 Glass, Quartz
12 Limestone
13 Oil, Lubricant
14 Plastic, PE, Rohs
15 Plastic, Waste DIN 22022-1
16 Soil DIN EN 13346
17 Sediment, Sludge, Soil, Oil EPA 3051
18 Siliceous, organic matrices EPA 3052
19 Tissue, Blood
20 Vegetables, Leaves
21 Vegetable Oil
22 Water DIN 15587
23 Water EPA 3015
24 DIN EN 14902 PM 10
25 Emissions, DIN EN 14385

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4.4. Developing new application

 Tips for a success-
Digestion of new sample material, that is, of samples with which you have no previous experience, requires a ful digestion
special, systematic procedure. We recommend the following process when developing such an application:
 Check “BPI-Application-Survey” (supplied CD) to determine whether or not the application list already
contains work instructions for the sample material in question or for a similar material then, if neces-
sary, request a copy of the original process instructions from your local, authorized representative or
from Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH.
 Should you not be able to find your sample material, search through the relevant technical literature
for a corresponding process instruction. You can also request assistance from your local, authorized
representative or from Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH.
 For safety reasons, first reduce the specified weight of the samples by 30-50% (in terms of the maxi-
mum permissible sample weight for the type of vessel) while however using the stated quantity of acid
and digesting with the temperature program indicated.
 Optimize the acid mixture and the temperature profile until you obtain a clear solution.
 In the final step you can gradually increase the sample amount until the higher pressure causes the
rupture disc to activate. The maximum sample quantity to be used should be approx. 30 % of this
amount.
 If the pressure control system is installed, the maximum sample quantity may also be estimated from
the measured pressures in the digestion vessels.
 At the end of the heating process, add a time step of 10 min with power 0 as a cooling stage in order to
reduce the risk of spontaneous pressure release.

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4.5. Performing Digestion Procedure

Instruments GmbH for the use with the Speedwave Xpert. These can be ob-
tained either from your local representative or directly from Berghof Products +
Instruments GmbH (Refer to the “Repairs / Customer Service” section for con-
tact addresses).
Always wear your personal protective equipment when working with the pres-
sure vessels!
Beware of any changes in the appearance of the pressure vessel which could
indicate possible material fatigue, e.g., deformation of the vessel, difficulty
screwing on lids, etc. even when the vessel is cold and not under pressure. All
such vessels should be immediately returned to Berghof Products + Instru-
ments GmbH for inspection.
vessels!
oven.
opened! Always make sure the vent opening on pressure vessels faces away
from both yourself and other individuals!!
Only open the digestion vessel under a fume hood or other exhaust system.
Particular care is required when working with hydrofluoric acid (HF). Observe
all relevant data sheets and safety instructions!
WARNING Always wear personal protective equipment!

sels, during cleaning, etc!
NOTICE Renew the vessels after around 10,000 digestions to maintain reliable operat-
ing conditions and to prevent negative influences on your analysis results (e.g.
memory effects etc.). Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH includes its diges-
tion vessels in the warranty coverage. Nevertheless, all of the vessels are sub-
ject to a certain aging process, which also depends on the type and frequency
of the application. Typically the service life is 10,000 digestion processes or at
least 3 years.

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4.5.1. Sample Loading
The procedure employed for all vessel types is basically similar. This section therefore first describes the gen-
eral procedures, whereas any differences between the vessel types will be dealt with in detail in the following
sections.
Sample weight
DANGER Maximum sample quantity!

Excessive sample sizes can lead to spontaneously violent reaction. A safe ven-
tilation of hot and acidic gases cannot be ensured in these extreme cases.
The maximum sample quantity depends on the vessels employed and must be
strictly observed (refer to the “Technical Specifications” section).
Weigh the sample material into the vessels, and then add the acid. The maximum sample quantity depends
on the vessels employed and must be strictly observed.
Only similar samples should be digested, the treatment of very different samples generally leads to large
temperature differences.
Refer to chapter 2; “Device Description, Technical Specifications, Pressure vessel”.
Weighing in using TFM weighing cups

To simplify the weighing process and prevent loss of
samples the samples can be weighed directly into
the Berghof weighing cups made from TFM. These
are placed in the digestion vessel with the sample
and remain there during digestion. After digestion
and thorough cleaning with distilled water they can
be reused.

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Adding the acid

Now add the acid mixture. After adding acid, it is advisable to leave the digestion vessel open for approx. 10-
20 min so that reactions already taking place can subside.
Pay attention to the maximum and minimum filling quantity, which depends on the vessels.
(Refer to Chapter 2; “Device Description, Pressure Vessels and Rotor System, Technical specifications“.
NOTICE Minimum fill amount!

In each pressure vessel depending on the vessel type should be employed so
that the temperature sensor can determine the sample temperature precisely.
The microwave oven requires a certain minimum load of pressure ves-
sels in order to achieve the required total load.
If the fluid amount employed is too small, the oven may be damaged dur-
ing longer operation! An inadequate total liquid load can also result in ro-
tor overheating and, in the worst case, in rotor damage.

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4.5.2. Expanding lid
Each vessel type has to its corresponding lid size the respective corresponding enlarging system!
(See also "Accessories")
a) By using an enlarging tool

Every time, prior to locking the digestion vessels,
the sealing lip on the locking lid must be dilated.
For this purpose, the sealing lip is dilated with the
moulded part in gentle circling movements. Atten-
tion should be paid to a uniform expansion in order
to guarantee optimal tightness of the vessels, even
at the maximum internal pressure within the ves-
sels.
b) By enlarging system
Alternatively, the sealing lip of the locking lid can
be dilated in the forming station. The stamp is ro-
tated downwards as far as possible. This station
permits a more even dilation of the sealing lip and
is recommended in particular for DAP-100 and
DAK-100.
c) By Enlarging system, 6- or 8- fold

The sealing lips are inserted into the lower part of
the enlarging system. The sealing lips must point
downwards and must not be damaged.
The upper part is rotated downwards as far as pos-
sible by means of the turning handle

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Potential failures
Before expanding the lid the rupture disc must nec-

essarily be removed!
Damage to the rupture disc lead to a premature
triggering.
Do not use lids with deformed sealing lips!

Otherwise, hermetically sealed vessels without leak-
age cannot be guaranteed.

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4.5.3. Insert Rupture disc
DANGER Rupture discs! As overpressure protection!

Instruments GmbH for use with the Speedwave Xpert.
These can be obtained either from your local representative or directly from
Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH (Refer to the “Repairs / Customer Ser-
vice” section for contact addresses).
oven.
Visually inspect the rupture disc. In case of exten-

sive traces of corrosion or other visible damage to
the rupture disc, it must be replaced for safety rea-
sons.
Make sure the rupture disc (2) is properly seated in 2 Rupture disc
the lid (3), that is, that its edge sits uniformly in the
lid groove. 3 Lid
A bulge in the center of the rupture disc after use is

normal and will not affect its functions.
When using a TFM™-PTFE lid/rupture disk combination of the type offered especially for digestion process-
es subject to maximum cleanness requirements, the rupture disk is not required.

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4.5.4. Closing the vessels
The design of Berghof vessels allows the opening and closing of vessels without the need of any special tools.
NOTICE Function of rupture disc

The safety of the vessel is guaranteed by the rupture discs, pressure and tem-
perature measurement serve to control the digestion process, but have no pri-
mary safety function.
Teflon has a very large heat expansion coefficient

and tends to "flow" when it is set under pressure. 1 Coupling cap
Therefore, upon heating and the development of
pressure, Teflon expands, and the sealing lip press-
es against the vessel wall which leads to the hermet- 2 Rupture disc
ical sealing effect.
3 Lid
5 Pressure vessel
To seal the vessel, the sealing lip (4) and the vessel
wall need to be closely in contact (red marked area
on the picture below).
4 Sealing lip
After weighing-in the sample material and adding

the acid the locking lid (3) is pressed on the pressure
vessel (5), whereby resistance should be clearly felt.
If this is not the case, the sealing lip (4) must again
be dilated as described above. 3
As shown in the illustration, the lid is pressed down

on the lateral edge.

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Test for proper expansion

After correct positioning of the lid, it should be pos-
sible to lift the vessel by holding the sealing lip
without slipping off of the vessel.
Seal the vessel bottom (4) hand-tight using the 1 Coupling cap
Coupling cap (1). It takes only slight pressure to fix
the rupture disc. The tightness of the vessel is guar-
anteed by the pressure-assisted sealing lip even at
the maximum interior vessel pressure.
A proper sealing is achieved by well expanded seal-

ing lips and not by closing the coupling cap forceful- 4 Vessel bottom
ly.
The picture shows a DAP vessel. Please find the description how to close a vessel in the section "closing pres-
sure vessels".

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Handling DAQ-20H und DAQ-22H Pressure Vessels

The procedure for the quartz glass inserts DAQ-20H/22H with pressure vessels DAP-60+ or DAP-100+ is
largely identical to the procedure for pressure vessels without quartz glass inserts. Only the changes in the
steps of the procedure are therefore described here.
The quartz vessel DAQ-20H is designed for the DAP-60+ pressure vessel, the DAQ-22H for the DAP-100+
pressure vessel. (see DAP vessel „Sample loading“)
WARNING Breakage hazard!

Hand-tighten the quartz glass lids. Excessive tightening can destroy the ves-
sels!
Seal DAP vessel with DAQ Inliner
Now the centring sleeve is pulled over the DAQ 1 Lid

20H/22H glass and then sealed using the TFM lock-
ing lid. When pressing on the lid, clear resistance 2 Centering sleeve
must be felt. If this is not the case, the sealing lip
must again be expanded as described above. The 3 DAQ-20/22H
quartz vessel thus sealed is introduced into the Quartz vessel
DAP-60+ or DAP-100+ pressure vessel.
Finally, the rupture disc is placed on the TFM lock-
ing lid such that the edge is sitting evenly in the
groove. 4 Vessel bottom
Seal the DAP vessel hand-tight using the sealing
cap. It takes only slight pressure to fixate the rup-
ture disc. The tightness of the vessel is guaranteed
by the pressure-assisted sealing lip even at the max-
imum interior vessel pressure.

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Handling DAK-100/4 Pressure Vessels
The DAK-100 consists of TFMTM-PTFE pressure vessel, ceramic pressure jacket, TFMTM-PTFE –Inliner,
a TFMTM-PTFE lid and a Titanium-rupture disc. The PP rotor can hold up to 8 DAK-100 vessels.
Closing DAK-100 vessel

The TFMTM insert (liner) is locked by means
of the TFM lid. Considerable resistance must
be tangible here. Coupling cap
The locked TFM liner is now inserted into the
DAK-100 pressure digestion vessel together
with the ceramic pressure jacket. Rupture disc
The titanium rupture disk is now placed on Lid
the locking lid and the digestion vessel locked TFMTM-PTFE–Inliner
by means of the coupling cap. It is sufficient to Ceramic pressure jacket
lock it hand-tight without exerting any addi-
tional pressure.
Vessel bottom

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4.5.5. Vessel placement
The Speedwave Xpert microwave oven can hold up to 24 DAP digestion vessels or up to 8 DAK-100 vessels.
Vessel types must not be mixed, as this will result in extreme differences in sample heating.
Number and position of the optionally used digestion vessel with optical pressure control can be arranged in
any way.
The procedure employed for all vessel types is basically similar. This section therefore first describes the gen-
eral procedures, whereas any differences between the vessel types will be dealt with in detail in the following
sections.
NOTICE Do not rotate the rotor by hand!

Once the rotor is inserted into the drive axis, the rotor must not be rotated by
hand. This will damage the drive mechanism.
The first vessel must be inserted in the position

marked “1” and the rest arranged symmetrically.
The positions are displayed on the screen as soon as
the rotor is not fully loaded. Position 1
(refer to the “Appendix”, Positioning of vessel in the
turntable)
Connecting tube
During placement, the vent fitting is simply
screwed onto the associated collection vessel tube Connecting nipple
(it may be necessary to first move the vessel into
the proper position).
Incomplete loading
If the rotor is not fully equipped with pressure digestion vessels, the software
specification must be strictly observed. Only at the predetermined positions a
measurement and recording is carried out.
(See "Appendix / positioning of vessels in the rotors")

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Any unused positions on the collection vessel

should be sealed with the supplied blind stoppers Blind plug
or with lock screws in order to ensure the proper
operation of the gas removal.
Closing microwave
Twist the swiveling lid (4) to the left until the lock
engages, thus closing the microwave. Loosely screw
on the PFA exhaust tube (1) in the centre of the lid
with the union nut (2) and ensure that it is correctly 1
connected to the venting system. The retaining
ring (3) functions as a spacer, so that the exhaust 2
tube is automatically placed in the correct position. 4
3


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4.5.6. Start program
Before starting the microwave, the desired method must be selected.
Digestion comment
Whenan appropriate application has been select-
ed or created and the oven has been equipped
with the required number of vessels, the digestion
program is initiated by Start in the main menu.
By pressing Enter Digestion Comment a free text

is entered which is saved in the digestion data file.
Digestion comment
Key Function
Enter Digestion Entering a comment concerning the digestion is possible

Comment
Sample Details Continue to “Sample Details” see above
Back Back to main menu
Next Continue to Menu “
Sample Details
By pressing more the user is directed to further
8- or 12-lined inscription area.
These vessel-related comments can be entered
and after digestion are stored in the data file.
For rotors with 16 positions in the outer circle
(as DAP40), a second screen for comments from 9
to 16 is available.

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4.5.7. Edit and start Digestion
The method can here again be modified with “admin” rights.

If the program is changed in this operating step, the change has an effect on the current digestion only and
not on the saved application.
Inputs are limited by vessel related maximum values defined in setup menu.
Digestion Edit / Start

Under “Store to Datafile:” here: ddir1_ the file
name for the result values of the digestion can be
changed.
The index is always automatically increased by 1
where the file name is the same.
Check if the correct vessel type is set.
Menu Start with application
Key Function
Method Selected method is displayed.

If the method has been changed, the method name is preceded by “*” and the
suffix “modif.” appended.
Turn Rotor is rotated in order to insert vessels comfortably.
Open lid Mechanical lock is released, before the start, the lid has to be locked manually
again.
Vessel Display of the vessel type. The vessel type is defined in „method” / “edit meth-
od” and cannot be change here.
Vessel: XY Input the number of vessels. If the rotor is not fully loaded, the optimal vessel
placement is graphically displayed. The proposed placement must be complied
as the remaining free positions will not be displayed during the digestion.
Store to Datafile: Modification of the file name. The final file name is composed of this file name
and the index number. For better readability, for example, an underscore or
hyphen can be chosen as the last letter.
File Index: The next digestion gets this index number. If e. g. Index = 3 is displayed, 2 di-
gestions are already carried out, saved with the same file name (above:
ddir1_)

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Pressure Pressure measurement is switched („on“) or switched („off“).

The pressure measurement is only possible, if vessels are equipped with a cap
for pressure control These are automatically detected.
The chosen setting remains active until the next reboot of the controller. A
permanent adjustment can be made in the "Setup" menu.
Back Back to menu “Digestion Comment”
Start! Digestion program is started
Datafile Select / Rename

Possibility of renaming the file name, reset the file
index of the selected data file, and reset of all data
files.
Datafile Select / Rename
Key Function
Datafile Display of all Template names (1 – 100)
Scroll up and down
Rename: Template name for the data file can be changed, see description on next page.
Save Template name for the data file is saved and applied in the table.
File Index: Display of the performed digestions of the selected template name. (table row)
Reset The selected template name of the data file will be reset to 0. (Admin-rights
needed) Caution: The existing files will be overwritten beginning with the next
digestion carried out under this name. Save the data on a USB stick in the “Da-
ta” field.
Reset all Reset all indexes to 0. (Admin-rights needed)

Caution: The existing files will be overwritten beginning with the next digestion.
Save the data on a USB stick in the “Data” field.
Cancel Back to “Digestion Edit / Start”. The initially template name is maintained.
Select Back to “Digestion Edit / Start”. The selected template name is accepted.

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Vessel Placement
Should a digestion be carried out with a rotor that is
not completely full, the optimal positioning of the
vessels in the rotor is graphically displayed.
(See also “Appendix”, positioning vessels in the ro-
tors.)
The proposed placement must be complied, as the
remaining free positions will not be displayed dur-
ing the digestion.
Vessel Placement
Key Function
Open lid Mechanical lock is released, before start the lid has to be locked manually
again.
Turn Rotor is rotated in order to insert and position vessels comfortably.
ok Back to “Digestion Edit / Start”

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4.5.8. Digestion in real time display
Now start the application by pressing Start! . The digestion profile will be displayed graphically.
After a period of approx. 5 sec. the heating program starts.
During digestion, the highest sample temperature and pressure of all vessels or the individually measured
curve of the selected vessel are displayed. All pressures inside the vessels are displayed in the form of a bar
graph as well as all temperature respectively. Pressure values can only be displayed when vessels are
equipped with OPC caps and the pressure measurement is activated.
Diagram 1
Temperature curve, set and measured value
Diagram 2
Pressure vessel, power, magnetron temperature
or highest surface temperature of the vessel
Currently the pressure p[bar] is displayed
Diagram 3
Individual vessel display, temperature and pres-
sure
Diagramm 2
In display mode: Magnetron temperature Tm
In value field „MagT“ the current magnetron

temperature is displayed
Diagramm 2
In display mode: Highest surface temperature Tv
In value field „VesselT“ the current highest vessel

temperature is displayed.
Attention: The displayed surface temperature of
the vessel is not vessel-related, but the
temperature of the hottest vessel.

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Diagram 2
In display mode: Power P
In value field „Power” the current released

microwave power is displayed
Single vessel viewing
Here selected : p[bar], Vessel no. 3

Further options:
Tm= Magnetron temperature
Tv = Vessel surface temperature
P = Power
Menu Digestion
Key Function
p[bar] Here, Diagram 2 shows the progression of the pressure. The pressure can be
displayed specifically for the vessel or as a maximum value.
Pressing the p[bar] key calls up the "Tm" display.
Tm Here, Diagram 2 shows the progression of the magnetron temperature (highest

temperature of the two magnetrons).
Pressing the Tm key calls up the "Tv" display.
Tv Here, Diagram 2 shows the progression of the vessel external temperature

(OTC). Here, the highest vessel temperature of a rotor circulation is shown.
Pressing the Tv key calls up the "P" display.
P Here, Diagram 2 shows the progression of the power output.

Pressing the P key calls up the "p[bar]" display.
The current time of the information (t=xx:yy) is displayed at the top right. Below
it, in brackets, is the time remaining until the regular end of the information.
Vessel no. 1 to 16 Press the vessel number or the bar display in Diagram 2 to switch to the single
vessel view.
Diagram 1: Temperature progression for the selected vessel
Diagram 2: When displaying "p[bar]", the progression of the internal pressure
for the selected vessel is shown.

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max. The figure display is converted to maximum value:

Diagram 1: Temperature progression for the highest recorded vessel tempera-
ture within one rotation.
Diagram 2: When displaying "p[bar]", the progression of the maximum pres-
sure is shown. The maximum pressure is the highest pressure measured with-
in one rotation.
The maximum progression does not necessarily match the progression of a

vessel because the predominant highest temperature can be in different ves-
sels at different times.
The rotor position is displayed using a rotary icon.
Current target temperature according to the method. The microwave dynami-

cally controls the power in order to regulate the vessel temperatures to this
temperature. The maximum output power is defined in the method.
Highest measured temperature within the last rotor rotation.

If a vessel is selected, the vessel-specific temperature is displayed here.
Instead of “Max”, the vessel number is shown.
Current target value for the pressure limitation. If the specified pressure is ex-
ceeded, the output power is switched off. If the pressure drops back below the
target value, the output power is re-activated.
The highest measured pressure value within the last rotor rotation.
If a vessel is selected, the vessel-specific pressure is displayed here. Instead
of “Max”, the vessel number is shown.
The display is only active when an OPC pressure cap is used and pressure
measurement is activated.
Stop The digestion is aborted. Before the actual aboration, there is a security ques-
tion.
Temperatures below 50°C are displayed as measure readings from 50°C to 55°C.
There is still no significant vapor pressure in this temperature range.
When turntable DAP-40X is used sample temperatures of the outer circle are
monitored continuously and microwave power is controlled according to the
highest sample temperature.
For DAP-40, the 16-er bar graph appears. The internal circuit cannot be de-
tected. Each vessel of the outer circle is displayed and also measured.

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4.5.9. Complete Digestion
Digestion Complete
The digestion is ended either by time control
(method), an alarm or by the user operating the
stop button.
Digestion Complete
Key Function
Enter Digestion Com- Comment which was entered before the start can be changed again here.
ment:
Method: Display of the performed method
Data file: Display of the template name of the data file

The digestion data are stored under the name which is a combination of data
file and index. Here: “my_filename_1”.
Index: Display of the index

The digestion data are stored under the name which is a combination of data
file and index. Here: “my_filename_1”.
Stopped: Description how the program was stopped

Indicates whether the digestion was normally stopped by the time control, by
user or an alarm (for example, exceeding the vessel surface temperature).
Review Digestion Graphical display of the digestion process and the used method.
Finish Back to main menu or the print display is called (see chapter „Option Printer” /
“Printer setup")

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4.5.10. Review Digestion, Graphic Display
When the Review Digestion button is pressed, the Data Review screen appears which is similar to the real-
time Display in both appearance and function.
Curser
filename
vessel typ
Diagram 2 time / date
switchable to:
Diagram 1
Temperature curve, set value and value at the se-
lected time (Curser)
Diagram 2
Selection of pressure vessel, magnetron tempera-
ture, surface temperature of the vessel or output
power respectively at the selected time (Curser)
Here the pressure p[bar] is displayed.
Diagram 3
Individual vessel display, temperature and pressure
at the selected time (Curser).
Diagram 2
In dispay mode: Magnetron temperature Tm
In value field „MagT“ the magnetron temperature is

displayed at the selected time (Curser)

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Diagram 2
In display mode: Highest vessel surface
temperature Tv
In value field „VesselT“ the vessel surface

temperature at the selected time (Curser) is
displayed.
Attention: The displayed surface temperature of the
vessel is not vessel-related, but the temperature of
the hottest vessel.
Diagram 2
In display mode: Power P
In value field: “Power” the magnetron power is

displayed at the selected time (Curser).
Individual vessel display
Here selected: : p[bar] ,Vessel no. 3
Further selection options (not vessel individual) :

Tm= Magnetron temperature
Tv = vessel temperature
P = Power

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Menu Digestion
Key Function
p[bar] Diagram 2 shows the progression of the pressure incl. curser. The pressure
can be displayed specifically for the vessel or as a maximum value.
Pressing the p[bar] key calls up the "Tm" display.
Tm Diagram 2 shows the progression of the magnetron temperature (highest tem-

perature of the two magnetrons) incl. curser.
Pressing the Tm key calls up the "Tv" display.
Tv Diagram 2 shows the progression of the vessel external temperature (OTC)

incl. curser.
Here, the highest measured vessel temperature is shown.
Pressing the Tv key calls up the "P" display.
P Here, Diagram 2 shows the progression of the power output incl. curser.
Pressing the P key calls up the "p[bar]" display.
Vessel no. 1 to 16 Press the vessel number or the bar display in Diagram 2 to switch to the single
vessel view.
Diagram 1: Temperature progression for the selected vessel
Diagram 2: When displaying "p[bar]", the progression of the internal pressure
for the selected vessel is shown.
max. The figure display is converted to maximum value:

Diagram 1: Temperature progression for the highest recorded vessel tempera-
ture within one rotation.
Diagram 2: When displaying "p[bar]", the progression of the maximum pres-
sure is shown.
The maximum progression does not necessarily match the progression of a
vessel because the predominant highest temperature can be in different ves-
sels at different times.
Current target temperature according to the method.
Highest measured temperature.

If a vessel is selected, the vessel-specific temperature is displayed here.
Instead of “Max”, the vessel number is shown.
Current target value for the pressure limitation.
Dependent on the selected display mode „p[bar]“, „Tm“, „Tv“ or „P“ the value at
the cursor position of diagram 2 is displayed.

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Select point in time of display.

The vertical display bar (cursor) is placed at the selected point in time in the
diagrams. The values in the table and in the individual vessel display are
shown for this point in time.
The entire time range can be scrolled through using the << and >> arrow but-
tons; during this the selected point in time is displayed in the time window (bot-
tom left). It is represented in a 60-minute window. If digestion takes longer, you
change to the 120-minute window if the cursor reaches the end of the diagram
pressing the >> arrow button.
Back Back to main menu
Next Next to data table

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4.5.11. Review Digestion, Tabular Display
Review Digestion
Review Digestion
Key Function
Datafile: File which has been selected for displaying
Comment field Display of the comment which was entered prior to digestion
Table Display of the carried out digestion method
Display digestion time and date
Back Back to the graphic display
Next Forward to “Review Sample Details”
Review Sample Details

Comments entered are displayed here, but cannot
be changed here anymore.
Display of digestion time and date.
By pressing “Back” you will get back to the digestion

table.

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4.5.12. User request to backup digestion files
If the message “warning file overflow “ is displayed

in the main menu you reached the message thresh-
old of data storage (digestion files).
Setup 1-10
The message threshold is defined in Setup: „File
Overflow Warning“.
Export Data (USB)

Please save your digestion files by exporting the files
to an USB stick. After this you can delete the files on
the control unit.
Press Copy all to USB. Please check that all data

files were copied successfully.
By pressing key Delete all all digestion data will be

deleted on the control unit.
This action cannot be stopped or reversed!

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All files are deleted now.
In order that the message “Warning: File overflow”

will disappear, the controller must be restarted.

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4.5.13. Remove pressure vessel
After the last heating step, the vessels must remain in the oven for at least 10 minutes.
Afterwards the vessels can be removed for further cooling.
A total cooling time of at least 20 minutes is required for the DAP-vessels, for DAK-vessel 30 minutes.
The cooling-off time can be substantially reduced by cooling the digestion vessels in a water bath. Attention
should be paid here to ensuring that only the bases of the vessels come into contact with the cooling water.
When the vessels are opened, their internal temperatures should not lie above 100°C (212°F). The length of
the cooling period depends on the heating time and the digestion temperature. After this time, all vessels can
be removed (disconnect the vent tube first!) and can be placed under a vent hood or other exhaust system for
further cooling.
Acid vapors can leak out of the vessels during the cooling phase. This is due to the flow behavior of TFM and,
generally, does not result in any sample loss or contamination.
The vessels may only be opened after an adequate cooling period. The total cooling time before the vessels
are opened should be at least half the digestion time and, if possible, somewhat more than this.

sure vessels!
vessels!
oven.
opened! Always make sure the vent opening on pressure vessels faces away
from both yourself and other individuals!
Only open the digestion vessel under a vent hood or other exhaust sys-
tem. Particular care is required when working with hydrofluoric acid (HF).
Observe all relevant data sheets and safety instructions!
WARNING Residual pressure in vessels!

Even after cooling, a residual pressure will remain in the vessels!
Always wear your personal protective equipment when opening vessels!
Always work under a vent hood or other exhaust system!
Never point the gas outlet towards yourself or anyone else. Aggressive
gases are released from here when the vessels are opened or if the rup-
ture disc activates!

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WARNING Burn and acid burn hazard!

The digestion vessels must not be removed from the oven for at least 10
minutes after the last heating step. This will ensure that the samples have
cooled sufficiently to avoid rupture disc breakage caused by jarring during re-
moval.
Always wear your personal protective equipment when opening vessels!
Always work under a vent hood or other exhaust system!
Never point the gas outlet towards yourself or anyone else. Aggressive gases
are released from here when the vessels are opened or if the rupture disc acti-
vates!
NOTICE Risk of corrosion!

If possible never operate the oven without supervision (e.g. overnight).
Vessels may not be left in the microwave over night if filled with acid solution.
4.5.14. Opening the vessel
keep gas outlet away from

To open the vessels, hold onto the coupling cap and the body
slowly turn the vessel clockwise. Make sure the gas
outlet always faces away from you.
As gases begin to escape from the vessel, wait a Hold the coupling cap
moment or slightly close the vessel by turning it
counterclockwise. Continue in this manner and
gradually open the vessel.
Rotate the vessel bottom
If there is still a high residual pressure in the vessel, it will be difficult to un-
screw the lid. If in doubt, allow the vessel to cool for an additional period of
time!
If the solution has a high CO2 content, opening the vessel too quickly can
cause the solution to foam up, resulting in sample loss!
The cooling time can be significantly reduced by cooling the digestion vessels
in a water bath, it is important to note that only 2/3 of the vessel bottom come
into contact with the cooling water.

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4.5.15. Using the opening station for DAK vessels
Opening the vessel

To open the pressure vessel (2), it must be 1
placed in the opening station (3), so that the
gas outlet (1) is directed away from the opera-
tor.
To open the vessels, slowly turn the vessel

clockwise. As gases begin to escape from the
vessel, wait a moment or slightly close the ves-
sel by turning it counterclockwise. Continue in
this manner and gradually open the vessel.
Once the pressure has been completely re-
leased, you can open the TFMTM-PTFE cap by
hand and remove the TFMTM-PTFE lid.

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4.6. Data Review and Data Export

The temperature and pressure development during a digestion process is recorded individually for each ves-
sel and saved after digestion has been completed. Prior to saving the index of the data file is automatically
incremented.
Data review and data export are performed in the file manager.
By pressing DATA in the main menu you are

guided to the file manager.

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4.6.1. Data Review
Select / Review Datafile

First the Datafile Mastername is selected in the ta-
ble. Multiple individual files can be stored based on
the mastername. The number is displayed in the
field “Total runs”.
Key Function
Datafile Masternames Display of all masternames. Each mastername can exist of multiple datafiles.
File Manager Continue to menu “File Manager”, only accessible only with Admin authoriza-
tion
Printer Continue to menu “Printer”, displayed only when the print option is activated in
the setup menu.
Total runs: Number of files under this base name.
File index: Select index by using – or + to view the datafile using “View digestion”
- +
View Digestion Selected file is called and displayed in graphic and tabular form.
Description see chapter 4 "Operation” / "Review Digestion”
Back Back to main menu, any changes are not adopted
Select Back to main menu. The selected base name is used for the next digestion.

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File Management
Only with Admin authorization.
In the table the datafile to review is selected.
Key Function
Datafile Tabular listing of all stored files
Export Data Continue to menu „Export Data“
Printer The selected file is printed.

Continue to menu „Print report“. Displayed only when the print option is acti-
vated in the setup menu.
Delete All All files are deleted after a query
View Digestion Selected file is called and displayed in graphic and tabular form.
Description see chapter 4 "Operation” / "Review Digestion”
Back Back to Select / Review Datafile

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4.6.2. Data Export
Export Data (USB)

The Export Data function button leads to a display
of all saved data including txt files which can be ex-
ported to Excel or a similar program.
A digestion always stores two files (e.g. ddir1_2.txt

und ddir1_2).
Before clicking on the USB button a USB stick must

be inserted so that this is correctly recognised.
Key Function
Copy from Display all stored files
To USB Stick Display of all files located on the USB
Erase USB Delete all files located on the USB main folder. A folder or files in the folder are
not deleted.
File Counter Counts during copying the transferred files
Copy all to USB Copies all .txt files in the main directory of the USB stick, a selection is not
possible.
Stick: Status appears: Unplugged / Plugged

It is only allowed to remove the stick if “Stick can be removed” is displayed.
Otherwise data can be lost.
Back Back to menu “File Management”
The digestion data are stored in a binary format which can only be read by means of the Speedwave control
unit.
Besides, all data are also stored in txt format, which can then be imported with the delivered Datarecord
Viewer, to Excel or Word on your computer.
See chapter “Printer”

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5. Options
5.1. Datarecord Viewer

The program „Datarecord Viewer“ is used to view and print data records files on an PC running Microsoft
Windows® operation system. The data records files can be copied to the PC beforehand via USB Memory Key
(refer to ‘data backup/export via USB’) or FTP server (refer to ‘Transfer of data’).
5.1.1. How to install the Viewer Software
The viewer software is supplied on a CD ROM.  Microsoft Viewer

For installation use “setup.exe”, this program Software on
CD-ROM
checks if there is a need to install NET Framework.
To install the viewer software Microsoft®.net3.5 is required.

This can be installed using setup.exe (Internet connection is required during installation) or may be down-
loaded free of charge from www.microsoft.com/downloads.
If you use the Windows 7 operating system installation is generally not needed since in most instances Mi-
crosoft®.net4 comes preinstalled.

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Follow the instructions of the setup and install the Datarecord Viewer Software on your computer.
Welcome
Select Installation Folder
Installation Complete

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5.1.2. Description of the Viewer Software
Once the installation is complete the program may be started via the
desktop shortcut.
Operation is extremely simple and self-explanatory. The following

functions are available:
Selection Description
Load Load the data files
Overview The digestion program and the date and time of digestion are displayed
Graphics The temperature and pressure records of all vessels are displayed
Print The current screen is printed
Toolbar Measured data is displayed in the head line:

Time, temperature, pressure, difference in temperatures, maximum and mini-
mum temperature, mean temperature, deviation of actual to mean tempera-
ture.

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Load Loading a data file
Overview The digestion method / program, the date and time of digestion are displayed, as well
as the entered comments.

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Graphics Temperature, pressure, power, magnetron temperature and the maximum vessel tem-
perature of the digestion can be reviewed.
Use >> or << to move on to the next or previous time window if the digestion has a
long duration. “Zoom: 1x” zooms the time axis (x axis). The button Vessel Tempera-
ture switches the right down diagram between Magnetron T(emperature) and Vessel
surface T(emperature).

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Graphics Double-clicking on a curve (vertical cursor line) it will be displayed in full format.
Another double-click on the curve returns to the overview.
Print The button Print opens the window to print the actual view.

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Toolbar The measured values are displayed corresponding to the selected pressure digestion vessel
and the position of the cursor
Time Time in minutes at cursor position
T0 Temperature in °C at cursor position of the selected vessel
P0 Pressure in bar at cursor position of the selected vessel
dT (Max-Min) Difference between hottest and coldest vessel at the selected point in time (cursor)
Max Temperature of the hottest vessel at the selected point in time (cursor)
Min Temperature of the coldest vessel at the selected point in time (cursor)
Ø Mean temperature of all vessels at selected time
dT (Ø-T0) Temperature of the measured vessel differs from mean temperature of all vessels at
the selected time (cursor)

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5.2. Remote Control / Web Visualisation
CAUTION Please read these operating instructions carefully before using the Remote-
Control feature. Failure to observe the operating instructions can result in an
injury to operating personnel.
CAUTION Remote Control may not be used if you have no direct access to the Speed-
wave Xpert, network connections on the intranet or internet may be disrupted.
Inform other persons near the Speedwave Xpert that you are using Remote
Control.
NOTICE In case of a PC or mobile device crash or connection problem (LAN, WLAN),

an operation is not longer possible. Use the controller display directly for further
operation (e.g. stop of digestion,…)
NOTICE Please read these operating instructions carefully before using the Remote-
Control feature. Failure to observe the operating instructions can result in dam-
age to the equipment.
5.2.1. Description
The control unit of the Speedwave Xpert has a built-in web server for Remote Control and can be connected
to the PC via Ethernet or via Wi-Fi with other mobile devices like tablet or mobile phone. This allows the
complete control of the microwave system Speedwave Xpert.
The connection simplifies and extends operation of the Speedwave Xpert microwave digestions system. No
special software is required for this. The control system can be accessed via web visualization in an Internet
browser, i.e. the control system display is represented like a web page in the browser.
A special “viewer” software is also supplied for viewing and printing the files in .txt format only.

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5.2.2. Security settings
If for reasons of security your PC is subject to some restrictions, enter the IP address of the control system as
a trusted site in the Internet browser (Internet options – trusted sites).
Here explained by means of the Microsoft In-

ternet Explorer 10
Select the „Trusted sites“ in the „Security“ tab

and confirm by using the OK button

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Remove the check mark for a server test

(https) in order to be able to add the website to
the zone.

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5.2.3. Ethernet Connection to a LAN Network
The integration of the system in a LAN can be done either via DHCP or a static IP address. Please contact  Integration in a
your Administrator to obtain these. In this case, please do not change the Ethernet settings of your PC. local network
The interface ETH 0 is pre-configured to the default address 192.168.0.199.
Installation plan
Configuration
See chapter 5.2.4. “Special network configuration of the control unit”

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5.2.4. Wired Network – Direct Connection
Software requirements
An HTML5 enabled browser like Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Chrome must be installed as
your Internet browser

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Connection
Connect the controller via an Ethernet cable to ETH 0 with the Ethernet interface on the PC.
It is not necessary to use crosslink cables.
PC configuration
Fixed IP addresses must be configured as follows  Connection to
fixed IP-address
Open the “Control Panel” in the start

menu
Open „Network and Internet“
Then open “Network and Sharing

Center”

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Select “Change adapter settings”
In this window several adapters are to

be seen. Open Properties with a right-
click on the adapters used.
Local Area Connection Properties will

open
Select “Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) “ and confirm by using the
Properties button

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Confirm „Internet Protocol Version4

(TCP/IPv4)” by using the ok button.
Enter the following addresses:

IP: 192.168.0.10
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

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5.2.5. Special network configuration of the control unit
To enable all the possibilities of network connection it may be necessary to access the configuration settings
of the control unit.
Login
 IP-address With a browser (Firefox or Internet Explorer) you can make now a connection by entering the IP standard
address (http://192.168.0.199) to the SW-X controller.
If the IP address is unknown, it has been altered beforehand on the control system. Contact Berghof Service
for support.
Login to the device using your password

The factory settings are as follows:
Name: admin
Password: admin
User Login

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Settings
As a user you should only use the

“Network” menu.
The remaining menus influence sys-
tem programs and should not be
changed.
Menu Configuration
Menu options Configuration
Network In this menu it is possible to change network parameters of the control unit. If
you modify these parameters you have to consider them at the PC settings of
network connection (refer to PC configuration).
Time and Date Settings for time and date.
Display Contrast and brightness of the display can be modified.

Furthermore, a calibration of the touch screen can be triggered.
FTP-Server Enables or disables the FTP server.
Users Overview of different users.

Change the passwords for the following users, if the control unit is connected
to a network and the access in this configuration area should be prevented.
User: root Default password: root
User: admin Default password: admin
These users are for calling the controller configuration. The application for the
control of the Speedwave Xpert has a separate user administration.
Reset Config Resets the complete configuration of the control unit. The control software is
deleted thereby. This should only be done by Berghof Service.

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Network Configuration
To connect the control unit to your LAN- or WLAN-Network it is necessary to use a fixed static IP address.
The two network connections must be configured on different network segments!
Please contact your IT-Administrator.
Settings Presetting Comments
Network connection for home network: 192.168.0.199

IP address of the controller
Eth 0, Plug X4, i.e. upper Ethernet connection
Network connection for further application 192.168.1.100

Eth 1, Plug X5, i.e. lower Ethernet connection

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5.2.6. Mobile Units
The Speedwave Xpert can be controlled by the use of mobile devices. Therefore a wireless access point has to
be connected to the SW-X Controller.
Device Description WLAN Access Point
5
3
Key Function
1 Power On/Off Switch
2 Ethernet Port
3 WPS/Reset Button
4 LED´s
5 Power Plug
The WLAN Access Point is configured at the factory to be used directly with the
Speedwave Xpert.
Further information on configuration, see manual ”Wireless Access Point for
Speedwave Xpert”.

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Establish a connection
Procedure :
 The wireless access point (WLAN) is con-
nected by usage of an Ethernet cable to
Ethernet port Eth 1 at the backside of the
display controller.
 Connect wireless access point to the pow-

er supply and switch it on.
 After about one minute you will have ac-

cess to the wireless network.
 You will find the name of the network la-

beled to the access point.
 Normally the Berghof mobile device will

connect automatically to the wireless
network. If not please connect to it using
the “Wi-Fi Security Key” labeled on the
access point:
We suggest changing the admin password for the configuration and the “Wi-Fi
Security Key” for the wireless access!
If you are using more than one access points of the same type in the same ar-
ea please also change the name of the wireless network, because each wire-
less network belongs to one specific Speedwave Xpert.
Refer to Manual “Wireless Access Point for Speedwave Xpert”.
With a browser (Firefox or Internet Explorer) you can make now a connection by entering the IP standard
address (http://192.168.1.100) to the SW-X controller.

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5.2.7. Remote Control via Browser / Web Visualization
Boot the mobile device and enter following ad-

dresses to the browser line:
For ETH 0 (LAN):
http://192.168.0.199:8080/webvisu.htm
For ETH 1 (WLAN):
http://192.168.1.100:8080/webvisu.htm
If the network address of the control unit was

changed using here please the new address.
We suggest using chrome or firefox as a brows-

er.
While connecting to SW-X the browser shows

this screen for about 10 seconds.(If it is the first
connection with this mobile device it could ap-
pear a security question to admit the access
(browser pop up, …)
As soon as the connection to the controller has

been established, the current menu will be dis-
played.
It is possible to connect or disconnect every time

to the controller, also while running and diges-
tion.

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5.2.8. Transfer of Data via FTP
If there is a network connection to the Speedwave Xpert, digestion data can be copied via FTP to a PC.
This complements the normal data transfer via a USB stick.
To open the data folder via the FTP server, the following address must be entered to Internet Explorer
(not Microsoft Edge) or Mozilla Firefox:
For LAN: ftp://root:root@192.168.0.199
For WLAN: ftp://root:root@192.168.1.100
After the change “up to higher level” you will find the digestion files under "flash", "sw_x" and "data" All the
files in this folder can now be copied to the PC.
Another option is to use an FTP client, such as FileZilla or CoreFTP for example.
FTP-Client
Internet Explorer
Attention!
If files are deleted from the directory “data”, errors will occur in the data access
(Review Digestion). Do not delete data on the control unit by using FTP. For
this purpose, please use the normal user interface.
FTP-Client
Mozilla Firefox

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FileZilla
Entering the IP-

address and the
password
User: root
Password: root

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Entering the folder

name and connect

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5.3. Printer
The microwave digestion system Speedwave Xpert can also be additionally extended with one or more PCL3
compatible network printer, to meet e. g. the required data documentation of the medical and pharmaceuti-
cal industries.
Technical support of the company Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH is exclusively for approved print-
ers.
Connecting a USB printer to the rear USB port is not possible.
5.3.1. Installation Printer
Printer to SW-X Control Unit
Printer to SW-X Control Unit and

WLAN connection

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In the following described printer configuration a direct connection (cable connection) between the control-
ler and printer is assumed. Should controller and printer to be connected via a network, the responsible net-
work administrator must specify the appropriate network settings for the controller and the printer. For this
purpose the interface ETH 0 can also be used.
The printer is addressed directly to Port 9100, via the in the application software configured IP-address.
Port 9100 is enabled by default on PLC3- printer. This can often not be configured directly on the printer.
Usually the configuration via e.g. a web interface of the printer is necessary.
The bellow described configuration settings are based on the SW-X defaults.
These are:
Settings Presetting Comments
Network connection for home network: 192.168.0.199

Eth 0, Plug X4, i.e. upper Ethernet connection
Network connection for further application 192.168.1.100

Eth 1, Plug X5, i.e. lower Ethernet connection
Note: The two network connections must be configured on different network segments!

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5.3.2. Printer Configuration
When configuring the following values based on the instrument default setting must be set:
HP Officejet Pro 6830
Setting Value Comments
IP Setting Manual (Static)
UPv6 off
IP address When connecting the printer to the controller via The IP address must be in the
Eth 1: e.g. 192.168.001.200 range of the IP-Segment of the
used port on the controller, but
may not be equal to the IP ad-
dress of the controller.
If multiple printers are used,
each printer must be given a
unique IP address, e.g.: …,201.
Subnet mask 255.255.255.000
Additional network settings such as default gateway, DNS address are only necessary if the controller and
printer, for example, are integrated into a corporate network. For the setting, the administrator must be con-
sulted.
Configuration via printer display:
Touch the following settings:

 Setup
 Network Setup
Appears only if the Ethernet cable

is connected!
 Ethernet Settings
 Advanced Settings

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 Manual
 Manual (Static)
Touch and delete IP Address
enter IP address 192.168.001.200
Touch and delete Subnet Mask
enter subnet mask:

255.255.255.000
Delete Default Gateway and DNS

Address or leave this field blank

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Apply changes
Deactivate IPv6
 OFF
To print the network configuration page touch: Setup  Network setup Print Reports  Network Configu-
ration Page.
If the printer is connected to a network, the following page is printed:
All relevant settings are marked.

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5.3.3. Setup Printer
In Setup menu “Printer”, company address, the number of prints and a desired network printer can be se-
lected.
Access to the setup is only possible by Administrator login.
Enter the setup menu by pressing the Setup key in

the main menu.
Pressing the key Printer will take you to the menu
“Printer setup”

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Printer Setup
Do not enter any special characters into the text
boxes, as these cannot be printed.
Printer Setup
Display Resolution Function
Printer feature
On/Off Enables or disables the printer connection. This displays or
hides the print button.
The printer parameters and configuration are reset to the fac-
Preset tory setting.
Name line 1 Company Name line 1, max. 25 characters
Name line 2 Company Name line 2, max. 25 characters
Street and number Street and house number, max. 25 characters
Zip code, town Zip code and town, max. 25 characters
Country Country, the headline of the term, max. 25 characters

Print
After digestion On/Off Enables or disables the ability of the print screen immediately
after digestion
Number of copies x Setting the number of copies.
Print digestion data On/Off Enables or disables the printout of the detected data of the di-
gestion process as a table. Depending on duration of digestion
varies the number of print pages.
Printer Selection of printer configuration
Select Here Laboratory, description see next page
Select Any change will take affect
Back to „Setup“

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5.3.4. Select Printer
Printer selection
Pressing the selection field „Printer“
here Laboratory opens the “Printer selection”.
If multiple printers are used, they can be config-

ured here.
For each printer, a printer set is applied.
Printer selection
Display Function
Select printer Select the printer configuration with – and +, or by entering directly the
block number.
The following items are stored for each configuration.
Before changing the printer set, the current set must be stored. Otherwise
a warning appears.
Name Name of the printer, factory setting: Laboratory
Copy selected printer Selected printer set is copied to the printer set specified as destination.
Print test page Sending a test page to the specified IP address to verify the network con-
nection and settings.
IP-Address IP-Address of the printer, thus the printer can be addressed on the net-
work.
Factory setting (Printer): 192.168.1.200
All others: 0.0.0.0 (not pre-configured)
Note: The IP address and network mask of the controller must be config-
ured.
Factory setting (Controller): IP: 192.168.1.100 Mask: 255.255.255.0 an
Network interface ETH 1
Select printer type Use the - and + key to select the desired network printer
"Unknown" may be used for other PCL3 printers that have not been tested
by Berghof.
By selecting the printer type, the pitch text for the printout is defined.
Type Display the selected printer

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Pitch common text Pitch per inch for standard text. The input value can only be changed if the
printer type "unknown" is selected.
Pitch digestion data Pitch per inch for the tabular digestion data. The input value can only be
changed if the printer type "unknown" is selected.
Undo The last saved settings are restored.
Save set Save the modified settings in the selected printer set.
Select The selected printer set is adopted. The printer which is configured in this
printer set is used for printing. Changes in the printer set must be secured
with “Save set”.
Status line The status line is located at the bottom of the screen is. It indicates the
printer status, eg. "Printing testfiles" or "Printing testfiles finished".

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5.3.5. Print from Data Archive
Select / Review Datafile

Pressing the Data button opens the „Select / Review
Datafile“ screen.
Select the desired group by pressing it in the table

“Datafile Masternames”.
The desired file within the group is selected by using
the „+“ or „-“ keys (File index).
Pressing the Printer key opens the “Print report”

screen. The Printer key is only visible if the printer
is enabled in the setup menu.
File Management
Via Data  File Manger the „File Management“ is
opened.
Select the desired file by pressing it in the table “Da-

tafile”.
Pressing the Printer key opens the “Print report”

screen. The Printer key is only visible if the printer
is enabled in the setup menu.

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5.3.6. Print after Digestion
The printout of a digestion report immediately after the digestion is only possible if the option in the printer
setup "Print: After digestion" is enabled.
Digestion Complete
Pressing the key Finish opens the “Print report”
screen.
5.3.7. Print Report
Print settings can only be changed with the administrator access authorisation.
A print report can be printed either from the data

archive selected digestion or directly after digestion.
During the printing process on the right side the

Abort key appears.

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Print report
Display Function
Print to Selected printer / print set, on which the report is to be printed.
File name Name of digestion file of a report to be printed.
Printer printer state Displays the printer status eg. "Printing".
Number of copies Number of printed reports. The value is preset by the value set in the print-
er setup. "Print: Number of copies".
A value entry is possible only with admin rights.
Abort Cancelation of the current printout and opens the next screen.
The abort is possible for all users (user and admin) The printout can also
be cancelled directly on the printer (Integrated display of the printer).
Cancel Leave the screen without a printing a report.

An abortion is only possible with admin rights during a direct print of the
report after a digestion. (not after a print from the data archive)
Printer Config. Calling the printer configuration for changing the print settings or to select a
different printer. See "Printer Setup".
The call is only possible with admin rights.

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5.3.8. Printout
The report is printed containing all relevant data for the digestion. The framework texts are in English lan-
guage, regardless of the chosen language. Special characters cannot be printed. Please consider this when fill-
ing in relevant fields of address, comments, etc.
The report is printed either with or without the table of digestion data. The appropriate settings can be made
in the Printer Setup (Print: On / Off, Print digestion data).
Digestion Report (page 1)
Table 1a
Table 1b
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4

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Digestion Report (page 2)
Repetition Table 1a + b
Table 5
Table 6
Table 5 and Table 6 are only displayed, if the selection "Digestion Data" has been selected.

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Digestion Report
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Table 1 a Company and address Name, date and time of Blank field for the name
digestion and the personal signa-
Company, model and ture of the responsible
serial number of t he operator
device
Table 1 b General comment for the digestion
Table 2
Application Profile Display of the method parameter
Table 3
Vessel comments Display of vessel specific entered comments
Table 4
Additional information Display vessel type, number of vessels, I- and P-factor used, total time
Table 5
Digestion data Digestion data, recorded every 15 seconds
Table 6
Digestion data Explanation of the table heading
Table 5 and Table 6 are only displayed, if the selection "Digestion Data" has been selected.

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5.4. Evaporating Unit

Optional system, for distillative concentration or evaporation of acid solutions, by using a 4-stage gas scrub-
bing system.

Do not use perchloric acid.
No organic solvents (alcohols, hydrocarbons, etc.) may be placed in the pres-
sure vessels or the microwave.
Highly reactive substances which spontaneously react at higher temperatures
or in the presence of oxidizing agents or which may be nitrated and are poten-
tially explosive may not be digested in the microwave. Examples of such sub-
stances include: explosives (TNT, etc.), perchlorates, ether, pyrophoric sub-
stances, etc.
WARNING Hot acid vapors are generated!

Hot acid vapors are generated during evaporating. Take particular care to en-
sure that all connections are secure and do not leak. In particular, the tube
connection between the microwave and the gas scrubber must always be total-
ly sealed.
Secure the tube appropriately to ensure that no acid vapors can escape
in the direction of surrounding individuals, even when the screw-on con-
nection is opened.
The microwave system, together with the gas scrubber, must be set up under a
vent hood.
WARNING The evaporating unit must not be operated without a vacuum; water-jet pump
must be turned up to the maximum.

The Speedwave microwave evaporating unit is used to concentrate acids or sample digestion solutions ob-
tained after digestion procedures employing HNO3, HCl, HF, and water by means of distillation at ambient
pressure. The escaping acid vapors are condensed and neutralized in a 4-stage, water-cooled gas scrubber
system.
 Concentrating of After connecting the condensation unit to the vent tube, the unit can also be employed to evaporate acids.
acids by distilla- For this process, the pressure vessels are operated with a special screw-on cap, without TFMTM-PTFE lid. The
tion
vent tube used for evaporating is equipped with a temperature sensor which must be connected to the socket
provided for this purpose on the rear of the unit.
The unit is not suited for concentrating acids or liquids with a boiling point above 200°C (392°F) such as sul-
furic and phosphoric acid. For safety reasons (explosion hazards) the use of perchloric acid and organic sol-
vents is prohibited.

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5.4.1. Setup and Commissioning
Standard Delivery
Before setup and commissioning, please check the enclosed delivery volume for completeness.
The evaporation unit consists of a four-stage gas scrubber, special evaporation caps and a water jet pump.
The rotor and the gas collection system are components of the basic unit.
Ambient conditions
Aside from the requirements cited in the “Ambient Conditions” section of the chapter “Setup and Commis-
sioning”, the operation of the gas scrubber also requires a coolant water connection (approx. 0.5 liters/min.
with an inlet temperature not exceeding 20°C, 68°F). In addition, there is also the need for an increased
space of 50 x 30 cm (20 x 12 inch).
Evaporation unit with gas collection system and gas scrubber
4 –stage gas scrubber
DAP-System
DAK-System

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Equipping the Gas scrubber
D C
4
A 2
B
3
1
Procedure:
 Connect the water hoses for cooling water inlet (1) and outlet (2) and fix it with the hose clamps
 Insert intermediate plate (4) in the cooling trough
 Close cooling trough with lid
 Fill halfway the gas scrubber bottles (A), (B) and (C) with the marble filling
 Fill halfway the gas scrubber bottles (D) with the NaOH solution (min. 0.5 mol / l NaOH)
 Attach immersion tube (3) in the lid of bottle (D). The immersion tube must be immersed in the liquid
 Place the gas scrubber bottles (A) - (D) into the cooling tray
 Connect the gas scrubber bottles (A) - (D) using the three PFA connecting bents as shown in the illus-
tration above
 Connect water jet pump (5) to the water tap
 Fix PFA hose with the hose clamp to the water jet pump, the other end
 Connect gas scrubber bottle (D) to the hose connection next to the immersion tube!
Regularly check during operation whether always sufficient cooling water on gas scrubber runs (approxi-
mately 0.5 liters / min.) and the water jet pump is turned up to the maximum.

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Connection gas scrubber to microwave
Connection to
A
microwave
Procedure
 Remove exhaust tube from the microwave lid and replace it by using the exhaust hose of the gas
scrubber
 Remove retaining ring, O-ring and union nut and attach these parts on the exhaust hose of the gas
scrubber
 Connect the other end of the exhaust hose to the gas wash bottle (A)

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Lid replacement
After the samples have been digested and cooled in the microwave, they are opened as described in the
“Sample Removal” section. The special lid for evaporating is then screwed on.
WARNING Explosion hazard!

It is important that the lid with the rupture disc be removed for evaporating and
that it is never used for this procedure.
Procedure :
Remove Coupling cap, rupture disc and lid.
Seal vessel DAP-Systems
Procedure:
 Screw the tube (3) into the Evaporation 1
cap (2)
 Attach the particle filter (1) onto the Evapora-
tion cap (2)
 Close the vessel bottom (4) with the Evapora- 2
tion cap (2)

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Seal vessel DAK-Systems
Procedure:
1
 Attach hose (5) on the Luer-Lock adapter (2)
 Screw luer lock connection together with the
2
hose in the elbow connection (3)
 Screw elbow connection (3) into the Evaporation 3
cap (4)
 Attach the the particle filter (1) onto the Luer-
Lock adapter (2) 4
 Close PTFE-Insert (7) by using the preassembled
Evaporation cap 5
 Insert the closed and complete Evaporation-
Insert into the Spacer ring (6)
Sample placement
Place the vessels prepared for evaporating into the rotor. Any unused positions must be sealed with blind
plugs. Then connect all vessels to the collection system. (Blind plugs are included in the delivery volume of
the basic unit)
We recommend that the concentration is always performed with a completely filled rotor (8 vessels for
DAK-100 or 12 vessels for DAP-vessels). The sample volume must be in all vessels approximately the same
(e.g. 20 ml), at least 10 ml.
The system is now ready for use.

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5.4.2. Operation
Start the microwave

For distillation concentration of acid digestion solutions, the separately applied method "Evaporation" can be
selected on the control unit.
This function can only be performed with administrator rights.
Select Method
Pressing Method in the main menu, takes you the
menu “Select Method”.
Selecting the method Evaporation , opens the selec-

tion of digestion vessels.
Press Select to return to the main menu, from

where the process starts.
Select Method
Selection for DAP-Evapor. Unit:
Selection for DAK-Evapor. Unit :
Edit Method
By selecting Edit, the method can be edited and the
method name can be entered.
The fan power is in the program "Evaporation", contrary to the sample digestion, by default not dynamically
controlled, depending on the Magnetrontemperatur.

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Setup
In the setup menu if necessary, the dynamic setting
(0 = AUTOMATIC) can be changed to a fixed setting
of the fan speed.
Please note, that a reduction of fan power leads to higher temperatures of the
magnetrons and reduces the lifetime of the magnetrons. To prevent overheat-
ing and to protect the magnetrons, the output power is reduced automatically
as soon as the Magnetrontemperatur reaches 80 °C. (even with a dynamic set-
ting with 0 = AUTOMATIC).
The evaporation process is started from the main

menu.
Further operation is identical to the sample diges-
tion process.
(see chapter 4.5.7, Edit and start Digestion)
The samples are not evaporated to dryness. As a rule, a residual volume of 1-2ml remains. In order to concen-
trate the sample still further, the times in step 1-4 must be increased.
Sample removal
The samples are removed as described in chapter 4.5.13 ,Remove pressure vessel.
 Cleaning the
The evaporated acid is condensed and collected in the gas scrubber bottles. The acid is neutralized by the collection vessels
marble granulate. The liquid must be poured off as soon as the gas scrubber bottles are approx. three-
quarters full. The granulate can continue to be used until it has gone completely into solution. The granulate
can neutralize approximately 2 liters of acid.
The caustic soda-filled bottle must be checked regularly by using an indicator paper, as well as the filling lev-
el, if necessary, the sodium hydroxide must be refilled or replaced.
A portion of the acid vapors are also concentrated in the gas collection system. This liquid must be removed
after every evaporation process (see chapter 6.1“Cleaning”)
All TFMTM-PTFE components must be cleaned with water and dried before they are again used.
(see chapter 6.1 “Cleaning”)

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6. Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Service
6.1. Cleaning
DANGER Acid burn hazard!

struments GmbH
(Refer to the “Repairs / Customer Service” section for contact addresses).
sure vessels!
Note any changes in the appearance of the pressure vessel which could indi-
cate possible material fatigue, e.g., deformation of the vessel, difficulty screw-
ing on lids, etc. even when the vessel is cold and not under pressure. All such
vessels should be immediately returned to Berghof Products + Instruments
GmbH for inspection.

6.1.1. Control unit
Use only a dry cloth to wipe off the display.
6.1.2. Oven chamber
The oven should be wiped out with a moist cloth at regular intervals as well as after any rupture disc activa-
tion. All relevant safety measures should be observed in case of contamination by acids, particularly hydro-
fluoric acid. Allow the oven to thoroughly dry before again using it!

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6.1.3. Gas collecting system
If a rupture disc has activated, perform the following procedure:

 First, gases in the collecting system and hoses may be suctioned by connecting a acid-proofed pump to
the exhaust tube (e.g. a water jet pump).
 Remove all vessels from the rotor and open them as described in the “Sample Removal” section.
 Remove the collection system.
 Rinse all components clean and allow them to dry.
 Reinstall the rotor and the collection system.
6.1.4. Vessels
Since the vessels exhibit practically no memory effects it is generally sufficient to thoroughly rinse out the
vessels with distilled water after each digestion procedure involving complete digestion.
If discoloration is noted or if carry-over is suspected, the vessels are cleaned by a blank digestion using acid.
In this case, the acid used for the particular application is filled into the vessel, but no sample is added. After
filling, the temperature program for the application in question is started.
Cleaning methods
The necessary cleaning method depends on the degree of the previously performed digestion and its further
use.
Complete digestion
After a complete digestion it is sufficient to clean it several times with demineralised water. (e. g. 3x 20 ml)
Nevertheless it is advisable to perform a blank digestion prior to a new series of digestions. (such as for ex-
ample if the purity grade changes from % to ppm, ppb, sub-ppb).
Partial digestion
In the case of an incomplete digestion, mechanical removal of the undigested compounds with cleansing
wipes, a sponge or brush can be recommended or a subsequent complete digestion with a suitable acid mix-
ture.
6.1.5. Evaporating Unit
All PTFE parts must be cleaned with water and dried before the next usage.

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6.1.6. Cap for pressure control
The glass rings installed in the cap for pressure control have to be cleaned from time to time. This is neces-
sary if the pressure signal of a pressure vessel varies significantly from the signals of the other pressure ves-
sels.
Procedure:
 Loosen the knurled screw (3) by means of 1
screw driver 2
 Tilt the coupling cap (5) carefully to one
3
side in order to slide the glass prism (1)
out slowly
If there are strong signs of wear (flaking, blister-

ing, discolouration) on the polarisation foil (2)
which is at the side of the glass prism (1) this is 5
to be replaced.
(see “Replacing the polarisation foil” below).
 remove at first the Connecting nipple (4)

 push out the cap insert (8) by using the 10
pusher (10)
 all the parts can be cleaned with water and
should be carefully dried thereafter.
 if the glass ring (6) becomes irreversibly
opaque it must be replaced
 replace O-rings (7) if necessary
7
8

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 Instruction for Assembly the pressure cap

assembling the
pressure cap
The lid is assembled on a flat surface with the aid
of the assembly tool. 1
2
 Place the glass ring (6) on the cap insert (8) 3
 Place the cap insert (8) on the assembly
tool (9) so that the two pins lock into place
 Impose the coupling cap (5) and push it 4
down
 Screw Connecting nipple (4) in, by turning
5
the assembly tool (9) the cap insert (8) may
be positioned
 insert the glass prism (1) so that the side 6
with the polarisation foil stuck on points
towards the opening through which the 7
8
light is emitted
 Now tighten the humb screw again to
hand-tight.
Inserting glass prism, see below. 9
 Remove and fix Renewal of the polarisation foil

the polarizations
foil
 Remove polarisation foil (2)
 clean glass prism (1) thoroughly, adhesive
residues can be removed with an alcohol
solution
2
Affix a new polarisation foil

1
 Remove the protective film with the self-
adhesive side and then stuck onto the pol-
ished longer side of the (1) glass prism
and press on
 Only then should the protective foil be
removed from the non-adhesive side
 Should the foil be too large, cut off re-
mains with a sharp knife or scissors
Inserting the glass prism

 Glass prism (1) can now be pushed into 3
the coupling cap (5) from above so that the 10
side with the polarisation foil bonded on
pointing towards the light emission aper-
ture (10)
 Tighten the knurled screw (3) again to 5
hand-tight.
DAK-1004 pressure cap

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The assembly and dismantling of the individual parts of the DAK-1004 pressure cap is carried out along the
lines of the description above. Additionally, a cover plate is clipped onto the top of the cap.
 Overpressure
protection
For cleaning the side of the cover plate is
raised using a pinsetter or screwdriver and re-
Cover plate
moved.
If the cover plate has bulged upwards as a re-

Safety venting
sult of safety venting it can be reused by simple
rotating it.

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6.2. Maintenance
DANGER Acid burn hazard!

addresses).
sure vessels!
Note any changes in the appearance of the pressure vessel which could indi-
cate possible material fatigue, e.g., deformation of the vessel, difficulty screw-
ing on lids, etc. even when the vessel is cold and not under pressure. All such
vessels should be immediately returned to Berghof Products + Instruments
GmbH for inspection.

6.2.1. Lip seal replacement
 Maintaining
tightness Fixation screw
The lip seal on the collection system should be
occasionally replaced. To do this, unscrew the
fixation screw in the collection vessel, replace Lip seal
the used lip seal with a new one, then retighten
the fixation screw (hand-tighten only). Collection system

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6.2.2. DAK-100 Coupling cap
Inside the DAK-cap (without OPC) is a ring nut, before each usage a visual inspection must be carried out.
In case of deformations or cracks, but at least once a year, the ring nut must be replaced.
Caution left-hand thread

DAK-Cap
Procedure:
 Unscrew ring nut clockwise by using
inserting tool
 Replace ring nut Ring nut
 Re-tighten the ring nut counterclock-
wise by using the inserting tool
Inserting tool

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6.2.3. Check the rupture disc
A bulge in the center of the rupture disc after use is normal and will not affect its functions, for a bulge lager
than 80% we recommend to replace the lid.
new 30 % 60 % 90 % bulging replace

suitable for further use
6.2.4. Check the lids
A bulge in the center of the locking lid after use is normal and will not affect its functions, for a bulge lager
than 80% we recommend to replace the lid.
new suitable for further use replace
6.2.5. Fuses
The Speedwave Xpert has a maintenance-free circuit breaker.

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6.3. Troubleshooting
Basic unit
Fault Possible cause Corrective action
Swivel lid cannot be opened Mains cable or connector cable Check mains cable or connector
(RS-232) to the Auto Controller cable
loose or mains switch not Switch on mains switch
switched on
Magnetron switches off during Magnetron overheated Contact Service

digestion Too little fluid
Oven operated empty
Pressure or temperature differ- Contact Service
ence set too low
Turntable ring not inserted Insert Turntable ring
Swivel lid jams while closing Turntable not correctly engaged Position turntable correctly
in drive axis
Microwave doesn’t start Defective door switch Contact Service

Manipulation to door switches
Oven chamber gets very hot, Acid volume too low Increase quantity of fluid
especially the rotor refer to chapter Device Descrip-
tion / Technical Specification
Reduce total running time (max.
30 minutes)
Spark formation in the oven Acid volume too low Increase quantity of fluid
refer to chapter Device Descrip-
tion / Technical Specification
Rupture disc corroded or dam-
aged Exchange rupture disc
Exhaust air tube cannot be Lip seal askew or defective Position sealing ring correctly, or
plugged into the gas collection replace
system
RCCB switch of the supply line Magnetron defective Contact Service

triggers often Short circuit in the device
Gas fumes and/or gas odour Vessels leak Dilate lip seal of locking lid
escapes more; if damaged, replace
Refer to „Operation“

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Control unit
Indicated pressure too low or Note: Fluctuation range generally Check glass prism and glass
too high or completely missing at 4-5 bars ring in the pressure-gauge cap,
(applies to OPC pressure- possibly clean
gauge caps) Pressure-gauge cap contaminat- Check polarisation foil and if
ed necessary renew it
refer to Maintenance + Service
Fluctuation range > 5 bars Readjust pressure gauge

refer to Maintenance + Service
Temperature already shows Temperature measurement faulty Contact Service

values >80° C after program Defect on the temperature sensor
starts
Highly exothermal reaction Observe waiting period after
adding acid
Signals at unoccupied positions Wrong number of vessels config- Check and set number of ves-
ured sels prior to start
Program stops during the start Vessels put in incorrectly Put in vessels correctly
phase “Turntable Error”
Decoder defective Contact Service
Motor defective Contact Service

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Pressure digestion vessel
Vessels leak Locking lid is not firmly enough in Dilate lip seal of the locking lid
place on the digestion vessel more; if damaged, replace
Refer to Operation
Rupture disc trigger frequently Corroded burst disk Replace Rupture disc more fre-
quently
Turntable function faulty Check turntable function
Sample quantity too big Reduce weighing-in quantity
Spontaneous reaction Reduce maximum temperature
Temperature measurement de- Contact Service

fective
Rupture disc trigger frequently Indicated pressure too low Check glass prism and glass
(applies to OPC pressure- ring in the pressure-gauge cap
gauge caps only) Readjust pressure gauge
s. chapter Maintenance + Ser-
vice
You can obtain technical support from your regional Berghof representative or directly from Berghof Prod-
ucts +
Instruments GmbH by contacting:

Harretstr. 1
72800 Eningen / Germany
Tel: +49/(0)7121/894-171
Fax: +49/(0)7121/894-300
e-mail: service.bpi@berghof.com
Please provide your unit’s serial number with all repair questions or repair orders. The serial number is lo-
cated on the nameplate.

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6.4. Repairs / Customer Service
DANGER The unit employs high voltage and generates microwave radiation!
Any repair and service work may only be performed by properly trained and
qualified personnel.
Always unplug the unit from the power supply before beginning any repair or
maintenance work.
The high voltage condenser may still carry a charge even after the mains pow-
er plug has been pulled. It must therefore be discharged by bridging the termi-
nals, e.g., with a well insulated screwdriver. Make sure you are not in contact
with any metal while discharging.
Never alter the settings of the contact switches. However, should it be neces-
sary to do so, the proper function of the switches must be checked before the
unit is again taken into service. Proper switch function must then be confirmed
by measuring the unit’s microwave leakage radiation. This value must lie below
the limit value of < 5 mW/cm2.
 Berghof Service You can obtain technical support from your regional Berghof representative or directly from Berghof Prod-
ucts +
Instruments GmbH by contacting:
Harretstr. 1
T +49.7121.894-171
F +49.7121.894-300
e-mail: service.bpi@berghof.com
Please provide your unit’s serial number with all repair questions or repair orders. The serial number is lo-
cated on the nameplate.

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6.4.1. Reshipment
NOTICE Cleaning and decontamination methods

Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those specified
by Berghof Products + Instruments, users should check with Berghof Products
+ Instruments or your regional Berghof representative that the proposed meth-
od will not damage the equipment.
Customers wishing to return instrumentation and/or associated materials to Berghof Products + Instru-  Safety and Health
ments GmbH or regional representative for repair, maintenance, warranty, inspection or trade-in purposes Declaration
are advised that all returned goods must be certified as clean and free from contamination.
The customer´s responsible body is required to fill in and sign the form “Safety and Health Declaration” and
to display this declaration on the exterior of the shipping container.
This document is available at:
Berghof Service (see contact data above)
Outside the Federal Republic of Germany goods may only be returned to us via our authorized representa-
tive. Before returning the goods, please contact our service department.

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6.5. Nameplate
6.5.1. Basic unit
The nameplate is located on the right side of the device.
Example
Manufacturer and Model

address
Supply voltage
Berghof Part number

Design drawing number Serial number
WEEE Registration no.
CE Designation
Manufacturing date
QR Barcode
6.5.2. Control unit
The nameplate is located on the rear side of the device.

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7. Appendix
7.1.1. Weighing cup
To simplify the weighing process and prevent loss of samples the samples can be weighed directly into the
Berghof weighing cups made from TFMTM-PTFE. These are placed in the digestion vessel with the sample
and remain there during digestion. Since the vessels exhibit practically no memory effects the cleaning pro-
cess is the same as in the case of the digestion vessels.
Weighing cup
small large
Volume 2,0 ml 2,5 ml
External diameter 15 mm 20 mm
Part-no. for a single piece 5303611 5303613
Part-no. for set (12 pieces) 5303612 5303614
7.1.2. PTFE Rupture discs
For specific applications Berghof offers PTFE caps with the DAP-60+ and DAP100+ vessels, which are used  Metal-free
without additional metallic rupture disks. Potential applications are, for example, digestions for ultra-trace rupture discs
analytics such as those performed in the semiconductor industry.

When using these PTFE caps/rupture disks it must be borne in mind that the rupture pressure depends on
the temperature and the time digestion takes. The reason for this is the reduced strength of the TFM material
at higher temperatures. Metallic rupture disks do not demonstrate this dependency in the temperature range
< 300°C, which is why it the standard rupture disks used at Berghof are metallic ones.

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7.1.3. Transportation rack
For safe handling of Berghof pressure digestion vessels, we offer a variety of transportation racks.
Transportation rack for 6 DAK-Vessel
Transportation rack for 6 DAP-Vessel
Transportation rack for 8 DAP-40 Vessel

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7.2. Application methods

See enclosed CD
7.3. Table vessel positioning

If the rotor is not fully equipped with pressure digestion vessels, the software specification must be strictly
observed. Only at the predetermined positions a measurement and recording is carried out.
In the following figures the optimal positioning of the vessels in the rotor is illustrated.
DAP-vessel  DAP-Systems
Sample no. Position in rotor Sample no. Position in rotor
2 8
3 9
4 10
5 11
6 12

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 DAK-System DAK-100/4-vessel
Sample no. Position in the rotor Sample no. Position in the rotor
2 6
3 7
4 8

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7.4. Declaration of Conformity

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7.5. Conversion Table

Conversation of units
Dimension Unit Conversation
Temperature °C = (°F – 32°) / 1.8

°F = 1.8 * °C +32°
Length 1 cm = 0.3937 inch

1 inch = 2.540 cm
Volume 1 ml = 0.06102 inch3 = 2.642*10-4 gallon

1 inch3 = 16.387 ml = 43.29*10-4 gallon
1 gallon = 3785 ml = 231 inch3
Pressure 1 bar = 14.504 psi = 0.1 Mpa

1 psi = 0.06895 bar = 0.0068948 Mpa
1 Mpa = 10 bar = 145.04 psi
Weight 1 kg = 2.2046 lb.

1 lb. = 0.4536 kg
7.6. Abbreviation
Plastics
Abbreviation Technical term
PE Polyethylene
PEEK Polyetheretherketone
PFA Perfluoralkoxy
PTFE Polytetrafluorethylene
TFMTM-PTFE Modified Polytetrafluorethylene
PP Polypropylene

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USER MANUAL | VERSION 2.

Documentation no.: 53-0242-93-01-07-001

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2. DEVICE DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................... 19

3. SETUP AND COMMISSIONING ........................................................................................................ 35

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3.3. Software Configuration.................................................................................................................... 44

4. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE OPERATION.................................................................................. 49

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5.3. Printer.............................................................................................................................................. 117

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE ............................................................... 141

7. APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................... 155

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1.1. Danger Categories and Signal Words

1.2. Qualified Users

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1.3. Proper Use

DANGER Explosion hazard!

WARNING Observe all operating instructions!

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The digestion system may only be used:

1.4. General Safety Information

DANGER Explosion hazard!

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DANGER Pressure vessels!

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WARNING Prohibited for persons with heart pacemakers!

WARNING Only use approved supply cords!

NOTICE Electromagnetic compatibility!

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1.5. Safety and Emissions

 If the unit evidences visible signs of damage

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1.5.1. Safety information on the unit

DANGER! High Voltage

Prohibited for persons with heart pacemakers

Vessel under pressure – open carefully after

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1.5.2. Safety requirements European Community

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for EN 61010-1:2010

1.5.4. Conformity declaration

Refer to chapter Appendix

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1.6. Information on Disposal

This regulation is only valid in the European Union

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1.7. Warranty / Limitation of Warranty

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1.7.1. Caveat emptor

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2.1. Basic Unit

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2.1.1. Connections and technical safety installations

7a Power switch 0=off; I=on

7c RS-232 Connection and power supply 7b

1 Swiveling lid with vent connection

2 Rotor with gas collection system

7 Electrical connections; Main switch, power connector, RS-232 connection

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WARNING The unit emits microwave radiation!

WARNING Prohibited for persons with heart pacemakers!

Pressure vessel with rupture discs