BANTE MS300 Hotplate Magnetic Stirrer Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: BANTE

MS200/300/400 Magnetic Stirrer
Instruction Manual

Bante Instruments Inc.

MS series

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the MS series magnetic stirrer. This manual provides a step-by-step guide to help you operate this device, please carefully read the following instructions before use.

Environmental Conditions

Before unpacking, ensure that current environmental conditions meet the following requirements.

The relative humidity is less than 80%.
Ambient temperature is greater than 0°C/32°F and less than 40°C/104°F.
Well ventilated and no corrosive gas exists.

Packing List

The following list describes all components of the stirrer. If any items are missing or damaged, contact the supplier immediately.

Overview

Keypad

Key	Function
Time	Set the stirring time
ºC	Set the heating temperature
Enter	Confirm the setting
Exit	Exit the setting, heating or timed stirring mode
Increase value or stirring speed
	Decrease value or stirring speed

Connector

1	Socket for temperature probe (3.5 mm jack)
2	Power switch
3	Fuse

Safety Notes

Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the local mains power voltage matches the stirrer requirements, that The power outlet has been properly grounded.
The power cable must be kept away from the hot plate.
Do not use a metal container.
Do not heat or stir volatile or flammable liquids.

Stirring

1.1 Place the stir bar into the container and fill the liquids to be stirred.
1.2 Place the container in the center of the top plate.
1.3 Press the power switch to the ON position. 1.4 Press the or key to set the stirring speed, the stir bar will begin running after 3 seconds.

1.5 When the desired stirring is complete, press the power switch to the OFF position. Remove the container from the top plate.

• For liquids of high viscosity, we recommend setting a slower stirring speed.
• If the stir bar is not running smoothly, move the container slightly, the stir bar should be in the center of the container.

Stirring Time

The MS series magnetic stirrer is installed with a built-in timer for controlling the stirring time.

2.1 Press the Time key, the display shows 000 min.
2.2 Press the or key to set desired stirring time.
2.3 Press the Enter key, the timer begins countdown automatically
until it gets to zero, the stirrer will stop running.

To exit the setting without saving changes, press the Exit.

Heating

This section is applicable to models MS300 and 400 only.

3.1 Connect the temperature probe to the jack socket on the rear panel of the stirrer.
3.2 Place the temperature probe into the liquid.

3.3 Press the ºC key, and the display shows 000 oC.

3.4 Press the or key to set the desired temperature.
3.5 Press the Enter key to begin heating.

Note:

The hotplate will not heat if the temperature probe is not attached.
While heating a liquid the temperature probe must be immersed, otherwise, the hotplate will heat continuously and will go into a fault condition.
During the heating, the Heating icon will successively show as follows:
When the liquid reached the setting temperature, the Heating icon will continuously flash.
Press the Exit key, the hotplate will stop working immediately.

Temperature Calibration

During the hearing, if the temperature reading displayed differs from that of an accurate thermometer, please follow the steps below to calibrate the stirrer.

Turn off the stirrer.
Press and hold the and keys for 3 seconds, then turn on the stirrer.
Press the or key to modify the temperature value.
Press the Enter key to save.

Troubleshooting

Issue	Cause and Corrective Action
The stir bar is not running	The screw under the top plate is loose
The hotplate is not heating	A temperature probe is not connected to stirrer

or the heater has damaged

Optional Accessories

Order Code	Description
TP-100P	Temperature probe, stainless steel body
STB-S	Stir bar, PTFE material, 30 (L) × 7 (Dia.) mm

Specifications

Model	MS200	MS300	MS400
Stirring Volume	0 to 2000 ml
Stirring Speed	0 to 1250 pm
Heater	—–	380 W	450 W
Hotplate Temperature	—–	300°C	400°C
Timer Range	0 to 999 minutes
Top Plate Size	135 (L) × 135 (W) mm (5.3 × 5.3″)
Top Plate Material	Stainless steel
Display	Segmented LCD, 95 × 35 mm (3.74 × 1.37″)
Power Requirements	AC 220V/50Hz
Dimensions	230 (L) × 180 (W) × 120 (H) mm (9 × 7 × 4.7″)
Weight	2.2 kg (4.8 lb)

Disposal

This stirrer is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC and may not be disposed of in the domestic waste. Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment.

Warranty

The warranty period for the stirrer is 1 year from the date of shipment. The above warranty does not cover the temperature probe. Out of warranty. products will be repaired on a charged basis. The warranty on yours. stirrer shall not apply to defects resulting from: