SVM121-223 Manual - 756-309-0001 - Fw1.13 - en - V1

Instruction Manual
Tapped Density Testers

SVM 121 / SVM 221
SVM 122 / SVM 222
SVM 223
Ottostrae 20 22 * 63150 Heusenstamm * Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 6104 69030 * Fax: +49 (0) 6104 690340 * E-Mail: info@erweka.com
Homepage: www.erweka.com
Erweka GmbH; Geschftsfhrung: Werner G. Mller, Manfred Koller; Handelsregister: Amtsgericht Offenbach HRB 2382
Document version
Tapped Density Testers
SVM 121 / SVM 221
SVM 122 / SVM 222
SVM 223
Date: 2014-01-21
Firmware version: from 1.13
Document No.: 756-309-0001
Document version: 1.0
(English language)
Ottostrae 20 22 * 63150 Heusenstamm * Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 6104 69030 * Fax: +49 (0) 6104 690340 * E-Mail: info@erweka.com
Homepage: www.erweka.com
Erweka GmbH; Geschftsfhrung: Werner G. Mller, Manfred Koller; Handelsregister: Amtsgericht Offenbach HRB 2382
Zertifiziertes Managementsystem seit 1996

Managementsystem certified since 1996
ERWEKA GmbH
Ottostr. 20-22
D-63150 Heusenstamm
Telefon: (06104) 69 03 0
Telefax: (06104) 69 03 40
Geschftsfhrer /
Managing Director
Werner G. Mller
Manfred Koller
Amtsgericht Offenbach
HRB 2382
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
1
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1
DELIVERY CHECK .......................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................. 10
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................... 10
MAINS SUPPLY .............................................................................................................................................. 11
SWITCHING THE INSTRUMENT ON ................................................................................................................. 11
INSTRUMENT SETUP................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................. 7
KEYPAD ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
IDENTIFICATION PLATE .................................................................................................................................... 8
TECHNICAL DETAILS........................................................................................................................................ 9
INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION................................................................................................................... 10
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
LIST OF COMPONENTS .................................................................................................................................... 6
ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT........................................................................................................................... 7

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL ..................................................................................................................... 5
THE SND MENU ............................................................................................................................................ 13

THE LED MENU ............................................................................................................................................ 14
THE PRNT MENU ......................................................................................................................................... 14
THE P.TYP MENU ......................................................................................................................................... 16
THE DATE MENU.......................................................................................................................................... 17
THE OQ MENU .............................................................................................................................................. 21
THE VER MENU ............................................................................................................................................ 24
PERFORMING THE TESTS ......................................................................................................................... 25
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................ 28
REPORT FROM THE PORTABLE PRINTER ................................................................................................................ 28
REPORT FROM THE CONVENTIONAL PRINTER........................................................................................................ 29
COPYRIGHT ............................................................................................................................................................. 30
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SVM 121-223 Instruction Manual
Introduction
1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ERWEKA Tapped Density Checker type SVM!
To assure continuing and accurate function of the instrument, read this manual
thoroughly before operating the instrument and keep it for further reference.
Our products are under continuous development and improvement and we
reserve the right to make changes without notification.
Contact ERWEKA at service@erweka.com for firmware updates, when
ordering spare parts, when experiencing technical problems or in the event of
the instrument requiring repair. Supply the following information:
type of the instrument
serial number of the instrument
short description of the case (fault)
1.1 Symbols used in the manual

Information: this note provides you with additional information specifically
useful at this point of work with the instrument.
Note: this note draws your attention to ensure smooth operation of the
instrument.
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Delivery Check
2 Delivery Check
Upon receiving the instrument, check the completeness of the delivery package prior to
installing the instrument.
Check the outer package for any physical damage.
If any damage has occurred to the package in transit, inform the
manufacturer and the carrier agency IMMEDIATELY.
Unpack the instrument and check it for any evident damage.
If any evident damage to the instrument can be observed, inform the
manufacturer IMMEDIATELY.
Check the instrument delivery kit for its completeness. Refer to the list of components
below to make sure that none of the components is missing and that all the components
have been received in good working condition.
If any of the components or their parts are missing or are damaged, inform
the manufacturer IMMEDIATELY.
2.1 List of components

Below is the list of delivered components for the standard SVM:
Name
Main instrument
Measuring cylinder
Support plate
Mains supply cable
Instruction manual
Pieces
1
1 or 2
1 or 2
1
1
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About the Instrument
3 About the Instrument

3.1 Description
The ERWEKA SVM has been designed for measuring the tapped volume and tapped
density of powders, granules and similar products.
SVM 121 / 221

ERWEKA Tapped Density Testers for the USP method 1 are available with one (SVM
121) and two test stations (SVM 221) for measuring the tapped volume and tapped
density of powders, granules and similar products.
The instrument features a membrane keypad and two LED displays to enter test
parameters.
Test parameters can be set in either time (hours/minutes/seconds) or number of
strokes.
Only time can be set up for the tapped density testers of SVM 223 type.
The tapped volumeter is equipped with a standard measuring cylinder of 250 ml.
Measuring cylinders of 100 ml and 500 ml with suitable adaptors are also available.
All electronics employed conforms to EMV guidelines. All electronic wiring fully
conforms to VDE 0.100 requirements.
SVM 122 / 222

In contrast to the before mentioned SVM 121/221, the SVM 122 (with one test station)
and SVM 222 (with two test stations) in respect of strokes/min. and height of stroke
meets the USP method 2 and Pharm.Eur. and DIN ISO EN 787/11 standards.
SVM 223
ERWEKA Tapped Density Testers, type SVM 223, combines the two different methods
in one single unit. The test station 1 operates according to the USP method 1, and the
test-station 2 at the same time operates according to the USP method 2/EP/DIN ISO
EN 787, part 11.
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3.2 Keypad
The keypad of the SVM looks as follows:
The following table outlines the functions and usage of the keys.
Key Symbol
Description/Function
To select values; to scroll through menus and submenus
(further referred to as the Stop)

To pause a test; to stop a test; to exit the selected menu
(further referred to as the Start)

To start a test; to enter the selected menu
All data inputs are supported by a beep tone. The beep tone confirms that the command
has been accepted and carried out.
3.3 Identification plate

The identification plate (placed on the back panel of the instrument) of the SVM can
look as follows:
The identification label contains the
following information:
Type: instrument type

Serial No: instrument number
PN: normal output
IN: rated current
U: voltage
F: frequency
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3.4 Technical details

SVM X21
SVM X22
SVM 223
Dimensions:
(without measuring cylinder)
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight Details:
Weight:
Voltage:
[mm]
[mm]
[mm]
[kg]
260
300
350
9.5
10.5
10.5
100 - 240V / 50 60 Hz
Safety Fuses:
15A T (slow) 2off
3.15A T (slow) 2off
Testing Stations:
1
DIN 53194 Requirements:
Working Stroke in mm:
Method: 1
Method: 2
Speed min-1:
Method: 1
Method: 2
100 ml measuring cylinder
Support plate
250 ml measuring cylinder
Support plate
Test Run Timer:
14 2 mm
3 0.2 mm
300 15
250 15
130 16 g
240 12 g
220 44 g
450 10 g
Adjustable up to 9 hours, 59 min, 59 sec.
Stroke Adjustment:
Adjustable up to 9999
No
Control of the Instrument:

Membrane keypad
2 LED displays
Required Installation Environment:
Ambient temperature in
operation
Storage and transport
temperature
Relative humidity
+10C up to +30C
-10C up to +55C
25-80% / no condensation
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Instrument Installation
4 Instrument Installation
4.1 Safety instructions
The instrument is to be plugged in to a safety socket only.
The voltage of the existing current supply is to be compared to the indications on
the type label.
ERWEKA accepts no liability in case of wrong connection.
In case of any failure the instrument should be opened by the authorized staff only.
Before opening the instrument, disconnect it from the rear panel.
The SVM instruments produce the noise during their functioning. To avoid
disturbance, use a special noise chamber for the instrument or protect your
ears.
4.2 Installation
Position the tapped density tester on a horizontal, plane surface, e.g. on a
laboratory table.
Remove the support plate from the instrument.
Position the measuring cylinder onto the support plate.
Slide the cap together with the clamp ring over the measuring cylinder, press down
slightly and turn to the right until the centering pin locks.
Insert the complete measuring cylinder into the unit and assure that the holding
plate locks in.
Assembly drawing
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4.3 Mains supply

The instrument is to be plugged in to a safety mains supply socket only. Compare the
voltage of the existing current supply to the indications on the type plate.
For the current supply, connect the
enclosed power cord to the socket on
the rear side of the instrument and plug
this power cord in to the safety socket.
4.4 Switching the instrument on

Turn on the instrument by means of the mains switch on the rear side of the instrument.
Before starting a test, the instrument should be at the correct operational
temperature. Switch on the SVM 10 minutes before operating.
In case of any failure, first check the fuse in the mains input socket.
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Instrument Setup
5 Instrument Setup
All settings for the SVM instrument can be made using the Configuration menu.
To access the Configuration menu:

1. Switch the tapped density tester on.
2. The TIME menu is displayed in which you can set up time for your test. Time setting
will be described in the next chapter. Exit the TIME menu by pressing Stop.
3. The CONF (Configuration) menu will appear with its first item, the SND (sound)
submenu. To scroll the items of the Configuration menu, use the arrow keys on the
right.
4. To enter any of the submenus, select the one you need and press Start. The
submenu options will be displayed on the right LED display. To exit the submenu and
return to the Configuration menu, press Stop.
The Configuration menu of the SVM instrument contains the following items:
Menu item
Function
SND (sound)
To switch on/off the beep signal that occurs every time you
press the key.
LED (LED contrast)
To set the brightness of the LED displays.
PRNT (print settings)
To specify how to print the test reports.
DATE (current date)
To set the current date.
OQ (operation
qualification)
To check that the instrument parameters are as expected

(height, number of strokes, run time).
VER
(firmware version)
To view the instruments firmware version.
EKEY
(electronic key)
This menu item is locked.
EXIT
To exit the Configuration menu.
Further information about each of these menu items you will find in the following
sections.
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Instrument Setup
5.1 The SND menu

To view/change the sound settings for the instrument:
1. Using the right arrow keys, select the
SND item from the Configuration
menu.
2. Press Start.
_______________________________________________
3. Using the right arrow keys, select the needed option and press Start. The SND menu
has the following options:
ON to enable the beep signals when
the data is entered
_______________________________________________
OFF to disable the beep signals when
the data is entered
_______________________________________________
EXIT to return to the Configuration menu
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Instrument Setup
5.2 The LED menu

To view/change the LED contrast:
LED item from the Configuration
menu.
2. Press Start.
_______________________________________________
3. Using the right arrow keys, set the
needed LED contrast. The value may
range from 0 to 10, and your setting
may look as follows on the left.
_______________________________________________
4. Press Start to confirm the selected value or Stop to exit the LED menu without
changes.
5.3 The PRNT menu

To view/change settings for printing test reports:
PRNT item from the Configuration
menu.
2. Press Start.
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Instrument Setup
3. Using the right arrow keys, select the needed option. The PRNT menu includes the
following options:
AUTO to
automatically
print
test
reports
_______________________________________________
ASK to print test reports upon the
user confirmation
_______________________________________________
OFF not to print test reports
_______________________________________________
4. Press Start to confirm the selected value or select EXIT to return to the
Configuration menu without changes.
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Instrument Setup
5.4 The P.TYP menu

To select the printer type:
P.TYP item from the Configuration
menu.
2. Press Start.
_______________________________________________
3. Using the right arrow keys, select the needed option. The P.TYP menu includes the
following options:
NORM conventional printer
_______________________________________________
PORT small portable printer
_______________________________________________
4. Press Start to confirm the selected value or select EXIT to return to the
Configuration menu without changes.
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Instrument Setup
5.5 The DATE menu

Use this menu to set the actual date and time as well as date format.
The settings in the DATE menu will be saved only if the printing option is
available.
To view/change the current date and time:

DATE item from the Configuration
menu.
2. Press Start.
_______________________________________________
3. The menu includes the following items:
TIME
_______________________________________________
DAY
_______________________________________________
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Instrument Setup
YEAR
_______________________________________________
FRMT
_______________________________________________
TIME menu item to set the actual time.
Press Start to enter the menu. The
LED displays will show the following on
the left.
_______________________________________________
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Instrument Setup
5. Use the left arrow keys to set the hour
value and the right arrow keys to set
the minute value. For example, your
time setting may look as follows on the
left.
6. Press Start to save the specified time
or Stop to return to the DATE menu
without changes.
_______________________________________________
DAY menu item to set the actual day
and month. Press Start to enter the
menu. The LED displays will show the
following on the left.
_______________________________________________
8. Use the left arrow keys to set the month
and the right arrow keys to set the day.
For example, your day setting may look
as follows on the left.
9. Press Start to save the specified date
or Stop to return to the DATE menu
without changes.
_______________________________________________
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Instrument Setup
YEAR menu item to set the current
year.
11. Press Start to enter the menu. The
LED displays will show the following on
the left.
_______________________________________________
12. Use the right arrow keys to change the default setting with the actual year value.
13. Press Start to save the specified year or Stop to return to the DATE menu without
changes.
14. Using the right arrow keys, select the FRMT menu item to set the date format.
15. Press Start to enter the menu. There are the two date formats available:
EUR dd/mm/yyyy
_______________________________________________
USA mm/dd/yyyy
_______________________________________________
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Instrument Setup
16. Use the right arrow keys to set the needed date format. Press Start to save the
specified date format or Stop to return to the DATE menu without changes. You
can also select EXIT in the FRMT menu to return to the Configuration menu.
5.6 The OQ menu

Use this menu to check the operation qualification (OQ) or, in other words, to verify that
the parameters of the instrument are correct.
To perform the OQ:

OQ item from the Configuration menu.
2. Press Start to enter the OQ menu. The
menu includes the following items:
HGHT (height of stroke)
SPM (strokes/minute)
RTIM (run time)
OQPR (OQ report)
_______________________________________________
HGHT menu item to check that the
stroke height is appropriate. Press
Start.
_______________________________________________
4. The LED displays will show the default
height (1.0 mm) as follows on the left.
Press Start. The support plate will go
up and down.
5. Measure the stroke height with a dial
gauge from the validation tool kit.
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Instrument Setup
For more information on measuring the stroke height refer to the SVM121223 Validation Kit Operation Manual.
_______________________________________________
6. Press Stop to stop the movement of the support plate. The LED display blinks.
7. Enter the actual stroke height shown by the dial gauge and confirm it by pressing
Start. You will be returned to the OQ menu.
_______________________________________________
8. Using the right arrow keys, find the
SPM menu item to check that the
strokes per minute. Press Start.
_______________________________________________
9. The LED displays will show the default
number of strokes (100) as follows on
the left.
10. Apply a tachometer from the validation
tool kit to measure the actual number of
strokes.
11. Press Start. The support plate will go
up and down. The remaining strokes
will be shown in the descending order.
For more information on measuring the number of strokes refer to the
SVM121-223 Validation Kit Operation Manual.
12. When the strokes end, the LED display will blink. Enter the actual number of strokes
measured by the tachometer and confirm it with Start. You will be returned to the OQ
menu.
_______________________________________________
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RTIM menu item to check that the
instruments stop watch works as
appropriate and calibrate it, if
necessary. Press Start.
_______________________________________________
14. The LED displays will look as follows
on the left.
15. Apply a stop watch from the validation
tool kit to measure the time.
16. Press Start to start the time counting
in ascending order.
17. Press Stop to stop the time counting.
For more information on measuring the time refer to the SVM121-223

Validation Kit Operation Manual.
_______________________________________________
18. When the time counting is stopped, the LED display will blink. Enter the actual time
measured by the stop watch and confirm it with Start. You will be returned to the
OQ menu.
_______________________________________________
19. If you want to print the report with the
OQ test data, using the right arrow keys
find the OQPR menu item. Press Start.
To print the report, you should have the printing option available.
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Instrument Setup
If the printing option is available and enabled but the report is not printed,
check that the printer is connected appropriately to the SVM instrument.
20. Press Stop to return to the OQ menu.
21. Using the right arrow keys, select EXIT to return to the Configuration menu.
5.7 The VER menu

Use this menu to view the actual firmware version of the instrument.
The firmware version can be only seen, not changed.
To view the firmware version:

VER item from the Configuration
menu.
2. Press Start to enter the VER menu.
_______________________________________________
The actual firmware version will be
shown on LED display.
Press Stop to exit this menu.
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Performing Tests
6 Performing the Tests

The SVM instruments can perform tests in two modes:
Time (maximum is 9 hours, 59 min, 59 sec.)
Number of strokes (maximum is 9999)
For the tapped density testers of type SVM 223, only the time mode is used.
Before performing the tests, you should do the following preparations:
assemble the instrument following the instructions provided in chapter 4
fill the measuring cylinder(s) with the product that will be tested
Now follow the procedure below.
To perform a test:
1. Switch the instrument on.
2. The TIME menu will be shown by default first on the LED displays. If you would like
to perform the test in time mode, use this menu to enter the time required for the test.
_______________________________________________
Using the right arrow keys, enter the
needed test time value. At first, the time
will be shown in the mm:ss format and
each upper arrow key pressing will
increase the time value by 1 second. If the
value you are entering is more than 59
minutes and 59 seconds, the time will be
shown in the hh:mm format and pressing
the upper arrow key will increase the
displayed time value by 1 minute.
_______________________________________________
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Performing Tests
If you would like to perform the test in
speed mode, when you see the TIME
menu, apply the left arrow keys to find the
STRK menu for entering the number of
strokes required for the test. The LED
displays may look as follows on the left.
Using the right arrow keys, enter the
number of strokes needed for the test.
_______________________________________________
3. After specifying the test duration or strokes, press Start. The test will begin.
Depending on the mode you selected, the LED displays may look as follows.
For the test based on time:
The test speed in strokes per minute is
shown on the left and the countdown of
the set time on the right.
_______________________________________________
For the test based on the number of strokes:
The test speed in strokes per minute is
shown on the left and the countdown of
the set number of strokes on the right.
After the test is finished, the previously set time/stroke value appears on the LED
display again. The instrument is ready for a new test.
In case the printing option is set to AUTO (see section 5.3 PRNT menu), the report
with the test results will be printed as soon as the test is finished.
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Performing Tests
To print the report, you should have the printing option available.
If the printing option is available and enabled, but the report is not printed,
check that the printer is connected appropriately to the SVM instrument.
You can interrupt the test by pressing Stop once and end it by pressing Stop
twice.
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Appendix
Appendix
In this chapter you will find the protocol examples printed from the instrument.
Report from the portable printer
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Appendix
Report from the conventional printer
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Copyright
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The material in this document is the intellectual property of ERWEKA. Any copy or
reproduction of this document or its parts without the written permission of and
reference to ERWEKA is prohibited and will be prosecuted according to the law.
Trademarks
All trademarks in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
Copyright 2014 by ERWEKA

ERWEKA GmbH
Ottostrasse 20-22
63150 Heusenstamm
Germany
Phone: +49-6104-69030
Fax: +49-6104-690340
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Zertifiziertes Managementsystem seit 1996

DELIVERY CHECK .......................................................................................................................................... 6

LIST OF COMPONENTS .................................................................................................................................... 6

ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT........................................................................................................................... 7

SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL ..................................................................................................................... 5

THE SND MENU ............................................................................................................................................ 13

PERFORMING THE TESTS ......................................................................................................................... 25

SVM 121-223 Instruction Manual

1.1 Symbols used in the manual

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2.1 List of components

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About the Instrument

3 About the Instrument

SVM 121 / 221

SVM 122 / 222

SVM 121-223 Instruction Manual

About the Instrument

To select values; to scroll through menus and submenus

(further referred to as the Stop)

(further referred to as the Start)

3.3 Identification plate

Type: instrument type

SVM 121-223 Instruction Manual

About the Instrument

3.4 Technical details

Control of the Instrument:

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SVM 121-223 Instruction Manual

4.3 Mains supply

4.4 Switching the instrument on

SVM 121-223 Instruction Manual

To access the Configuration menu:

LED (LED contrast)

To set the brightness of the LED displays.

PRNT (print settings)

To specify how to print the test reports.

DATE (current date)

To set the current date.

To check that the instrument parameters are as expected

To view the instruments firmware version.

This menu item is locked.

To exit the Configuration menu.

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5.1 The SND menu

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5.2 The LED menu

5.3 The PRNT menu

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5.4 The P.TYP menu

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5.5 The DATE menu

To view/change the current date and time:

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5.6 The OQ menu