Soxtec™ 2050/2055

Service Manual
1000 7416 / Rev. 3

Copyright 2005 / All rights reserved

FOSS Tecator AB, Box 70, SE-263 21 Höganäs, Sweden
Tel Int +46 42 361500, Fax +46 42 340349
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All information is liable to change without prior notice. For latest information about documentation
updates for your specfic instrument, please contact your local FOSS representative.

Rev. Date of Issue Revised Material

3 2009-09-23 Soxtec 2058 discontinued. Section 5 and 6 updated.

Please inform Customer Support - Technical Communication Team at the address given below, if you
have any opinions about or proposals for changes to this manual.

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1 General ........................................................................ 1:1

1.1 Introduction ............................................................... 1:1
1.2 Terms of Limited Warranty ..................................... 1:1
1.3 Safety Precautions and Procedures ...................... 1:1

2 Installation Instruction for 2050.................... 2:3

2.1 Extra Equipment Useful for the Installation ...... 2:3
2.2 Unpacking ................................................................... 2:3
2.2.1 Inspection of Glassware and Wires .............................. 2:3
2.3 Installation Requirements ...................................... 2:3
2.4 Installation Location ................................................ 2:3
2.5 Transport Security ..................................................... 2:4
2.6 Cooling Water and Air ............................................. 2:4
2.7 Electrical Connections .............................................. 2:5
2.8 Wires ............................................................................ 2:6
2.8.1 Adjustment of Wires .................................................... 2:8
2.9 Seals ........................................................................... 2:10
2.10 How to Mount the Drive Unit on the Wall ........ 2:11
2.11 Installation Check List for 2050 ........................... 2:11

3 Installation Instruction for 2055.................... 3:1

3.1 Unpacking ................................................................... 3:1
3.1.1 Inspection of Glassware and Wires .............................. 3:1
3.2 Installation Requirements ...................................... 3:1
3.3 Installation Location ................................................ 3:1
3.4 Transport Security ..................................................... 3:1
3.5 Cooling Water ............................................................ 3:2
3.6 Electrical Connections and Air (2055) .................. 3:3
3.7 Seals ............................................................................. 3:4
3.8 Installation Check List for 2055 ............................. 3:5

4 Electrical Description ........................................... 4:1

4.1 Control Unit PCB (2050, 2055) ................................ 4:1
4.1.1 Fuses .............................................................................. 4:1
4.1.2 Potentiometer ............................................................... 4:1
4.1.3 Temperature Measurement ......................................... 4:1
4.1.4 Heating .......................................................................... 4:2
4.1.5 Controlling the Heating Cable ..................................... 4:3

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4.1.6 Air Pump ........................................................................ 4:3

4.2 Drive unit PCB (2050) ................................................ 4:3
4.2.1 Fuses ............................................................................... 4:3
4.2.2 Inductive Transmitters .................................................. 4:3

5 Service and Maintenance ...................................5:1

5.1 Pressure Sensor .......................................................... 5:1
5.2 The Buzzer Signal ....................................................... 5:1
5.3 Adjustments ................................................................ 5:1
5.3.1 Wires .............................................................................. 5:1
5.3.2 Paralellism Between the Hot Plate and the Beam ...... 5:1
5.4 Replacement Instructions ........................................ 5:2
5.4.1 Extraction Unit .............................................................. 5:2
5.4.2 Control Unit ................................................................... 5:4
5.4.3 Drive Unit ...................................................................... 5:7
5.5 Changes Since the Launch of Soxtec !
Avanti 2050 ................................................................. 5:8

6 Schematics .................................................................6:1
6.1 Electrical Schematics ................................................ 6:1
6.2 Drawing of Minimum Radius on the Wires ......... 6:9

7 References ..................................................................7:1

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1 General
1.1 Introduction
This manual contains material for the Soxtec Avanti Units.
1.2 Terms of Limited Warranty
All tecator products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use in accordance with FOSS terms of sale. The warranty period is one
year for replacements parts. The warranty period becomes effective at installation (or
3 months from date of shipment), whichever occurs first. No other warranty is
expressed or implied.
FOSS further guarantees that the goods have been thoroughly checked and tested
before shipment and that they are free of mechanical and electrical defects. Should
defects due to faulty material or workmanship develop during the WARRANTY
PERIOD, parts will be supplied on a no-charge basis in accordance with FOSS terms
of sale (except for expendable materials).
The Seller accepts no contingent liability and shall in no event be liable for
consequential damages.
Warranty Disclaimer
Local market regulations and market conditions may require a change of the above
stated warranty. Please check with the local FOSS distributor to confirm the
prevailing warranty policy for your area.
1.3 Safety Precautions and Procedures

1Warning
This device is equipped with a grounding/earthing type power
plug for your protection against electrical shock hazard and
should only be attached to a properly grounded/earthed
receptacle.

1Warning
Before replacing the fuses, disconnect incoming mains supply.

1Warning
Electrical shock hazard. Covers or panel(s)should be removed by
qualified personnel only.

1Warning
Modifications, alterations, rebuilding or use of safety parts not
authorized by Foss Analytical AB violates the warranty. Foss
Analytical AB has no responsibility for damages, material or
personal, occuring as a result of such actions.
Note! To maintain the limits for the CE approval only CE
approved instruments may be connected.

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2 Installation Instruction for 2050

Note! Soxtec 2050 should be installed by a FOSS trained service
engineer.
2.1 Extra Equipment Useful for the Installation
When adjusting the height of the thimbles, glass cups are useful.
2.2 Unpacking
Unpack the Soxtec Avanti 2050 Automatic System and its accessories with care. Use
the enclosed packing list to check that no parts are missing. If you have any
questions, please contact your FOSS representative.

2.2.1 Inspection of Glassware and Wires

Check all glassware, condensers, the level indicator and the front glass. !
Check the solvent collection vessel connections and the wires position on the wire
wheels by opening the small plate on the right side. If necessary remove the rear
cover by loosening the four screws on each side and the three on the middle of the
rear panel. Do not replace the rear cover until the installation is ready.
2.3 Installation Requirements
Table 1
Soxtec Avanti 2050 Automatic Extraction System

Power consumption 1550 W

Power consumption, Drive Unit 40 W
Power supply 230V ±10%, 50-60 Hz!
115V ±10%, 50-60 Hz
Water supply 2 l/min tap water at 20°C
Weight, Extraction Unit approx. 30 kg
Weight, Control Unit approx. 3 kg
Weight, Drive Unit approx. 8 kg
Dimensions LxDxH, Extraction Unit 6000x3800x5800 mm
Dimensions LxDxH, Control Unit 310x240x165 mm
Dimensions LxDxH, Drive Unit 397x280x115 mm
Ventilation Fume hood or equivalent location.

2.4 Installation Location

The Extraction Unit (EU) should be installed in such a way as to comply with the
regulations issued by local authorities. A fumehood is normally recommended. It is
important that the EU is placed on a horizontal surface, otherwise the collection
vessel may not function.

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The Control Unit (CU) and the Drive Unit (DU) are not intended for use in
potentially explosive atmosphere and should therefore be placed outside the
fumehood or according to the instructions when the system is placed on the
laboratory bench, alternatively in a separate room.!
A good advise is to place the DU to the left of the EU, giving a better drawing (bigger
radius) of the wires.
If the system is installed with cables, wires and/or tubes passing through a wall, the
opening in the wall must be sealed.
2.5 Transport Security
The counter weight for the front glass is secured during transportation. Unscrew the
Phillips screw holding the counter weight under the instrument.
2.6 Cooling Water and Air
1. Connect the water tube (1582 0066) with the nuts between the water tap
(alternatively a circulating chiller) and the water inlet on the DU (Fig. 2:1 pos.
3).

2
1 2050029A

Fig. 2:1 Drive Unit (DU), rear side

2. Connect a water tube between the outlet on the DU (Fig. 2:1 pos. 2) and the inlet
of the Extraction Unit (EU) (Fig. 2:1 pos. 1). Use tube clamps to ensure that the
tube stays in position.
3. Connect another water tube from the EU (Fig. 2:2 pos. 7) to the drain
(alternatively back to the circulating chiller). Use a tube clamp to ensure that the
tube stays in position.
4. Finally connect the air tube between the CU (Fig. 2:3 pos. 7) and the EU (Fig.
2:2 pos. 2).

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3 4 1

2050030A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Fig. 2:2 Extraction Unit (EU)

1 Cooling water inlet (from DU) 5 Temperature sensors

2 Air 6 Wires to lift / lower the sample rods
3 Earthing screw 7 Cooling water outlet
4 Heating 8 Wires to lift / lower the condensers

2050031A

2 3 4 7 6 5

Fig. 2:3 Control Unit (CU), rear side.

1 Power button 5 Temperature sensors

2 Mains inlet 6 Communication with the DU
3 Earthing screw 7 Air
4 Heating

2.7 Electrical Connections

1. Connect the contact for the temperature sensors (two cables) from the EU
(Fig. 2:2 pos. 5) to the CU (Fig. 2:3 pos. 5).
2. Connect the power cable for the hot plate from the EU (Fig. 2:2 pos. 4) to the
CU (Fig. 2:3 pos. 4). Tighten the knurled nut to ensure that the contact stays in
position.

1Warning
The power cable/contact should never be exchanged or altered.
3. Connect the communication cable (15 pin (D--sub) extension cable) from the
CU (Fig. 2:3 pos. 6) to the DU (Fig. 2:4 pos. 4) . Tighten the screws to ensure
that the cable stays in position.

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6
5

4
3
2 2050028A

Fig. 2:4 Drive Unit (DU), front side.

1 Fuse holder 4 Communication cable

2 Earthing screw 5 Key to lift / lower the sample rods
3 Mains inlet 6 Key to lift / lower the condensers

2.8 Wires
Note: The wires are available in two different lengths, !
2 (P/N 1000 7846) or 3 (P/N 1000 7847) meters.

1Warning
Disconnect the incoming mains supply before replacing fuses or
removing any cover.

1Warning
Electric shock hazard. Covers or panel(s) should be removed by
qualified personnel only.

1 3

2050039A

2
Fig. 2:5 Where to connect the wires on the Drive Unit (DU).

1 Condenser wires 4 Sample rod wires

2 Condenser wires 5 Sample rod wires

1. Open the cover of the DU to be able to connect the wires. Loosen five screws on
each side. Take away the cover and disconnect the earthcable.
2. The wires way between the EU and the DU should be as straight as possible.
If the wires need to be bended, for instance arround the fumehood wall, the

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minimum radius should be 25 cm and maximum two 180 ° bends is allowed.!

See the drawing in Fig. 6:8.

Installation of the condenser wires

1. The wires, for raising and lowering the condensors, goes from the EU (Fig. 2:2
pos.6) marked 1--2, to the DU (Fig. 2:5 pos 1 and 2).
2. Check that the wires are in the track of the wheel inside the EU.
3. When the wires should be mounted in the tracks of the wheel on the motor, you
need help from the motor.
4. Check that you have the correct voltage version and connect the DU using the
mains cable to the wall socket. Turn on the power.

1Warning
Be careful, do not touch the board under the safety shield, when
the mains is on.
5. Use the two buttons on the DU (Fig. 2:4 pos 7) to control the movements of the
motor.
6. Start with the wire No 2. Press the button so the wheel goes to the bottom
position. Connect the wire in the inside track and the hole marked 2.
7. Tighten the two nuts on the wire from two directions. Tighten the wire coating
until there is no play with the screw connectors.
8. Continue with the wire No 1. Press the button so the wheel goes to the upper
position. Connect the wire in the outside track and the hole marked 1 and
tighten as before.

3
4

2050041A

Fig. 2:6 How to connect the wires inside the Drive Unit (DU)

Installation of the sample rod wires

9. The wires, for raising and lowering the sample rods, goes from the EU (Fig. 2:2
pos.6) marked 3--4, to the DU (Fig. 2:5 pos 3 and 4).
10. When the wires should be mounted in the tracks of the wheel on the motor, you
need help from the motor.

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11. Check that you have the correct voltage version and connect the DU using the
mains cable to the wall socket. Turn on the power.

1Warning
Be careful, do not touch the board under the safety shield, when
the mains is on.
12. Use the two buttons on the DU (Fig. 2:4 pos 6) to control the movements of the
motor.
Note: At installation of the sample rod wires you must insert a
cup holder with cups in the Extraction Unit and have sample
thimbles mounted.
Note: Use the positioning buttons on the DU and test the
different extreme positions. The thimbles should not reach the
bottom of the cups in their lowest position. This can be adjusted
inside the EU.

13. Start with the wire No 4. Press the button so the wheel goes to the bottom
position. Connect the wire in the inside track and the hole marked 4.
14. Tighten the two nuts on the wire from two directions.
15. After installation of wire No 4, move the wheel to its upper position. The
springs shall be pressed together.
16. Continue with the wire No 3 in this upper position. Connect the wire in the
outside track and the hole marked 3 and tighten.
Note: Check the ligth emitting diodes on the inductive
transmitters. They are turned on when the sensor is close enough
to metal and off when not. Make sure that both conditions exists
when running the motors.
Note: If only lighted: the sensor is mounted to close to the wheel.
If never lighted: the sensor is mounted to far away from the
wheel.

17. Connect the Mains cable for the CU (Fig. 2:3 pos. 2) to the wall socket and turn
on the power. The EU should now reset and go to position 1 (Condensers in
upper position and sample positioning rods in lowest position) when the motors
have stopped.

2.8.1 Adjustment of Wires

Note! Adjust the wires in the Extraction Unit at installation, then
it is easier to adjust the wires in the Drive Unit at service.
The position of the condensers and sample rods is affected by the installation of the
wires in the EU and DU. Check that the cups are lifted from the hot plate 3-5 mm at
the end of a run.
18. Insert six thimbles into the EU and put six glass cups in a holder. Press the XX
key and insert the cups.
19. Start a programme and check if the thimbles are touching the bottom of the cups
during the boiling step. If so, adjust the nuts on wire No. 3 and 4 in the EU (when
maximum adjustment is reached in the EU adjust in the DU). First stop XX and
then restart the programme to see the adjustment. After each adjustment, stop
and restart the programme. The lowest thimble should be approx. 1mm from the
cup bottom.

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20. The cups need to be lifted during the last step in the analysis, the drying step.
Start a programme and check if the cups are lifted 1-2mm from the hot plate. If
not, adjust the nuts on wire No. 1 and 2 in the EU (when maximum adjustment
is reached in the EU adjust in the DU). First stop XX and then restart the
programme to see the adjustment. After each adjustment, stop and restart the
programme.
21. Reassemble covers on the EU and the DU.

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2.9 Seals
Note: Check that the hot plate is cold before installing the seals.
The seals are available in four materials: Viton, Butyl, Teflon and Resell.!
The seals are available in choice of three materials: Viton, Butyl and Resell.!
To select the correct material for different solvents, please follow the
recommendations in table 2.

Table 2
Condenser sealing rings, + = Recommended, - = Not recommended.
SOLVENT Viton Butyl Resell

Acetone - ++ ++
Acetonitrile - ++ ++
Carbon tetrachloride ++ - ++
Chloroform ++ - ++
Chloroform-methanol(2:1) ++ - ++
Cyclohexane ++ - ++
Dichloromethane ++ - ++
Ethanol ++ (+) ++
Ethyl acetate - ++ ++
Heptane ++ - ++
Hexane ++ - ++
Hexane: Acetone - - ++
Methanol ++ (+) ++
Methyl Ethyl Ketone ++ - ++
Petroleum ether 30-60 °C ++ - ++
Toluene ++ - ++
Thrichloroethylene ++ - ++
Xylene ++ - ++

1. Place the seal in your hand (ridge downwards).

2. Press the outer rim of the seal into the slot on the bottom part of the Teflon
adapter on the condenser. Start from the back and work towards the front.
3. Insert seals in all extraction positions.

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2.10 How to Mount the Drive Unit on the Wall

Assemble the mounting plate on the Drive Unit by taking off the two feet on the side
of the DU that should be upwards and then place the mounting plate between the
chassis and the each foot.

2050057a

Fig. 2:7 How to assemble the mounting plate to the DriveUnit (DU)

2.11 Installation Check List for 2050

When you are familiar with the installation procedure use the check list below and
tick off the different steps.

Unpack and check all glassware

Remove the transport security for the front glass
Install the cooling water and the air
Install the electrical connections
Installation of wires

Start with No. 2 (condensers in lower position)

Wire No. 1 (condensers in upper position)
Wire No. 4 (sample rods in lower position)
Wire No. 1 (sample rods in upper position)
Adjustment of wires

Adjust so that the lowest thimble is approx. 1mm from the bottom of
the cups during boiling.
Adjust so that the lowest cup is approx. 1mm from the from the hot
plate during drying.
Insert the proper seals

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3 Installation Instruction for 2055

Note: the Soxtec 2055 should be installed by a FOSS trained
service engineer.
3.1 Unpacking
Unpack the Soxtec Avanti 2055 Manual System and its accessories with care. Use
the enclosed packing list to check that no parts are missing. If you have any
questions, please contact your FOSS representative.

3.1.1 Inspection of Glassware

Check all glassware, condensers, the level indicator, the front glass and the solvent
collection vessel connections.
3.2 Installation Requirements
Table 1
Soxtec Avanti 2055 Manual Extraction System 2055

Power consumption, Control 1550 W X

Unit/
Power supply, ! 230V "10%, 50-60 Hz! X
Control Unit/ 115V "10%, 50-60 Hz
Water supply 2 l/min tap water at 20°C X
Weight, Extraction Unit approx. 30 kg X
Weight, Control Unit approx. 3 kg X
Dimensions LxDxH, Extraction 600x380x580 mm X
Unit
Dimensions LxDxH, Control Unit 310x240x165 mm X
Ventilation Fume hood or equivalent location X

3.3 Installation Location

The Extraction Unit (EU) should be installed in such a way as to comply with the
regulations issued by local authorities. A fumehood is normally recommended. It is
important that the EU is placed on a horizontal surface, otherwise the collection
vessel may not function.
The Control Unit (CU) is not intended for use in potentially explosive atmosphere.
They should therefore be placed outside the fumehood or according to the
instructions when the system is placed on the laboratory bench, alternatively in a
separate room.
If the system is installed with cables, and/or tubes passing through a wall, the opening
in the wall must be sealed.
3.4 Transport Security
The counter weight for the front glass is secured during transportation. Unscrew the
Phillips screw holding the counter weight at the bottom of the instrument.

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3.5 Cooling Water

The positions refer to Fig. 3:1. when a Soxtec Avanti 2055 is to be installed and Fig.
3:2. for 2058.

1. Connect a water tube between the water tap (alternatively a circulating chiller)
and the water inlet on the EU (pos 1). Use tube clamps to ensure that the tube
stays in position.

1 2 3 4 5 6
2055015A

Fig. 3:1 Extraction Unit (EU) 2055

1 Cooling water inlet 4 Heating

2 Air 5 Temperature sensors
3 Earthing screw 6 Cooling water outlet

1 2 3 4 5 6
2058004A

Fig. 3:2 Extraction Unit (EU) 2058

1 Cooling water inlet 4 Connectors for heat transfer medium

2 Air 5 Connectors for heat transfer medium
3 Earthing screw 6 Cooling water outlet

2. Connect another water tube from the EU (pos. 6) to the drain (alternatively back
to the circulating chiller). Use a tube clamp to ensure that the tube stays in
position.

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3.6 Electrical Connections and Air (2055)

1Warning
The power cable/contact should never be exchanged or altered.

1. Connect the contact for the temperature sensors (two cables) from the EU (pos.
5) to the CU (Fig. 3:3 pos. 5).
2. Connect the power cable for the hot plate from the EU (pos. 4) to the CU (Fig.
3:3 pos. 4). Tighten the knurled nut to ensure that the contact stays in position.!
!
Finally connect the air tube between the CU (Fig. 3:3 pos. 7) and the EU (pos.
2).

2055017A

2 3 4 6 5

Fig. 3:3 Control Unit (CU) rear side

1 Power button 4 Heating

2 Mains inlet 5 Temperature sensors
3 Earthing screw 6 Air

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3.7 Seals
Note: Check that the hot plate is cold before installing the seals.
The seals are available in choice of three materials: Viton, Butyl and Resell.!
To select the correct material for different solvents, please follow the
recommendations in table 2.

Table 2
Condenser sealing rings, + = Recommended, - = Not recommended.
SOLVENT Viton Butyl Resell

Acetone - ++ ++
Acetonitrile - ++ ++
Carbon tetrachloride ++ - ++
Chloroform ++ - ++
Chloroform-methanol(2:1) ++ - ++
Cyclohexane ++ - ++
Dichloromethane ++ - ++
Ethanol ++ (+) ++
Ethyl acetate - ++ ++
Heptane ++ - ++
Hexane ++ - ++
Hexane: Acetone - - ++
Methanol ++ (+) ++
Methyl Ethyl Ketone ++ - ++
Petroleum ether 30-60 °C ++ - ++
Toluene ++ - ++
Thrichloroethylene ++ - ++
Xylene ++ - ++

1. Place the seal in your hand (ridge downwards).

2. Press the outer rim of the seal into the slot on the bottom part of the Teflon
adapter on the condenser. Start from the back and work towards the front.
3. Insert seals in all extraction positions.

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3.8 Installation Check List for 2055

When you are familiar with the installation procedure use the check list below and
tick off the different steps.

Unpack and check all glassware

Remove the transport security for the front glass
Install the cooling water and the air
Install the electrical connections
Insert the proper seals

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4 Electrical Description
Note: The 2050 CU and the 2055 CU are not exactly the same units.
A position of a jumper on the PCB (see chapter 6 Schematics on
page 6:1) and the overlay differ.
4.1 Control Unit PCB (2050, 2055)
See schematics Fig. 6:2- Fig. 6:7 in section 6 Schematics on page 6:1.

1Warning
You are not allowed to do more than change fuses, adjust the
potentiometer and change proms on the Control Unit Board.!
You are not allowed to calibrate the instrument. !
These recommendations must be followed due to EX-
classification.

4.1.1 Fuses
See circuit diagram, Power supply Fig. 6:5.!
There are two internal fuses:!
F1A = T 160 mA (230 V), type TR5!
F1B = T 315 mA (115 V), type TR5!
F2 = T 500 mA, type TR5

4.1.2 Potentiometer
The potentiometer, P1, on the schematic for processor A (Fig. 6:2) is regulating the
contrast on the LCD. The potentiometer is physically placed on the rear side of the
board to be within easy reach.

4.1.3 Temperature Measurement

There are two thermocouples (type J) (TA and TB) going from the heating plate to
the Control Unit Board (TB+,TB-,TA+,TA-).!
The resistance for each thermocouple shall be between 2-20 #.
If $T= 0 °C between the measuring point and the cold junction point then U= 0 V.!
If $T~ 20 °C then U~1 mV.!
If $T~ 300 °C then U~15 mV.
You can check the function of these couplers by just heating with your hands on the
top and measure at the connection.

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4.1.4 Heating
There are two Micro Controllers (MC) to control the heating of the hot plate (see Fig.
4:1.). Processor A is controlling the main temperature, Processor B the over
temperature. When Processor A sends out a signal to start heating, the power goes
from R-, R+ (see Fig. 4:2) via the solid state relay (SSR) to the hot plate.!
Processor B is controlling the other power line to the hot plate. It goes from HN, HL
(see Fig. 4:2) via REL1 (Fig. 6:3) to the hot plate.

Over temp. Main temp.

T2 330 °C
T3 210 °C
T4 145 °C
Control Unit
MC Opto MC

SSR (Not on
the PCB)

Main temp. sensor

Hot plate

Over temp. sensor

2050061a

Fig. 4:1 Heating diagram

2050053A

Fig. 4:2 Contact block on the Control Unit Board

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4.1.5 Controlling the Heating Cable

The heating cable (red) ends in a contact with four pins. The power is connected
between pin 1 and 2 and the resistance should be 30-40 ohm. Pin 4 goes to ground.

4.1.6 Air Pump

You have to press the air key on and off, then you can measure on AP on the PCB-
board (see Fig. 4:2). The output is mains voltage.
Or you can measure on the air pump cable. The resistance shall be approx. 2,5 k#.
4.2 Drive unit PCB (2050)
See schematics Fig. 6:6 and Fig. 6:7 in section 6 Schematics on page 6:1.
This PCB board is controlling the motors.

4.2.1 Fuses
See circuit diagram, Power supply Fig. 6:7.
There are two internal fuses:!
F1A = T 160 mA, type TR5!
F1B = T 315 mA, type TR5!
F2 = T 500 mA, type TR5
There is also one external fuse:!
T 315 mA (5x20)

4.2.2 Inductive Transmitters

There are four inductive transmitters connected to PC1, PC2, PC3 and PC4 on the
PCB, see Fig. 4:3.

GND
2050054A

Fig. 4:3 The inductive transmitters are connected to PC1-PC4

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Each of the transmitters has a light emitting diode which is turned on when the sensor
is close enough to metal (<1 mm distance).
Turn off the Control Unit and press the arrow keys on the Drive Unit to each end
position. Check that the light emitting diodes on the respectively sensor are both
turned on and off during a turn.
If the diodes are turned on, during the whole turn, it means that the distance between
the sensor and the wire wheel is too small. Adjust.
If the diodes are turned off, during the whole turn, it means that the distance between
the sensor and the wire wheel is too large. Adjust.
Below is a table explaining when the diodes should be lit/black in the different
positions.

Inductive sensors Inductive sensors

Position
Sample rod Condenser

Power turned on (thimble load Upper = Black! Upper = Black!

manually) (position 1) Lower = Black Lower = Lit
Cup load (position 2) Upper = Black! Upper = Black!
Lower = Lit Lower = Lit
Solvent load (position 3) Upper = Lit! Upper = Lit!
Lower = Black Lower = Black
Boiling Upper = Black! Upper = Black!
Lower = Black Lower = Black
Rinsing Upper = Lit! Upper = Black!
Lower = Black Lower = Black
Recovery Upper = Black! Upper = Black!
Lower = Lit Lower = Black
Drying (position 3) Upper = Black! Upper = Lit!
Lower = Lit Lower = Black

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5 Service and Maintenance

5.1 Pressure Sensor
The pressure sensor is deactivated by default. The pressure sensor senses if the water
disappears or decreases. If this happens the ongoing extraction sequence will be
interrupted.!
To activate the pressure sensor press both the plus key 7 and turn the power switch
on.!
To deactivate the pressure sensor press both the minus key 8 and turn the power
switch on.
5.2 The Buzzer Signal
The signal sounds continuously after step 3. To deactivate the signal you must press
the set key 4 and turn on the power switch at the same time on the Control Unit.!
Reactivate the signal by repeating the procedure above.
5.3 Adjustments
5.3.1 Wires
Instructions for adjustment of wires are found in chapter 2.8.1 Adjustment of Wires
on page 2:8.
Wires becomes slightly longer as they are used. When maximum adjustment is not
enough, it is time to change wires.

5.3.2 Paralellism Between the Hot Plate and the Beam

If the height between the cups and the hot plate differs more than 3 mm durig the
drying step adjust the paralellism between the hot plate and the beam. Measure the
distance between the hot plate and the beam in boiling position (without cups in the
EU). It should be 96 mm ont he left side and 97 mm on the right side, see Fig. 5:1.

Beam

96 mm 97 mm

Hot plate
stec006a

Fig. 5:1

1
2
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Fig. 5:2

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If not, do the following:!

Positions refer to Fig. 5:2.

1. Unscrew the right panel cover by loosening the two screws (to the right) on the
top lid and the the two corresponding screws in the bottom.
2. Loosen the screw (pos 1) and the nut (pos 2) on the on the upper balljoint.
3. Turn the ball joint to adjust the beam 0,8 mm/turn.
4. Assemble in reverse order.
5.4 Replacement Instructions
5.4.1 Extraction Unit
Replacement of the temperature sensors

D C

E
A
B

2050050a

Fig. 5:3

Positions refer to Fig. 5:3.

1. Before any disassembling, disconnect incoming mains supply.

2. Remove the rear cover by loosen the four screws on each side and the three on
the middle of the rear panel and the two by the wires cover plate.
3. Unscrew the sensor cables from the contacts (pos A).
4. Open the lead-through (pos B).
5. Unscrew the two stop screws M4 (pos C) (with a long Allen key no 2) from the
holder (pos D).
6. Change the temp sensors (pos E).
Note! The contact for the top sensor cable must be connected to
the top contact at the rear on the Control unit.
7. Connect the red cable (pos F) to minus (large pin) and the white cable (pos G)
to plus (small pin).

Replacement of the hot plate

Positions refer to Fig. 5:4. and Fig. 5:5.

1. Before any disassembling, disconnect incoming mains supply.

2. Remove the rear cover by loosen the four screws on each side and the three on
the middle of the rear panel and the two by the wires cover plate.

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3. Take away the three earthing cables from the earthing screw (pos D).
4. Unscrew the contact (pos E) from the hot plate cable. (The contact to the Control
Unit, brown cable from 1, blue cable from 2 and yellow/green cable from
protective earth.
5. Open the two lead-through (pos G) and the one to the temperature sensors.
6. Tilt the instrument a bit backwards and put two extraction cups under the front.
Then you can reach the screws easier.
7. Take away the front plate (pos 1) by loosening the three nuts in the draining
opening (socket wrench no 7).
B A

C D
E
G

2050051a

Fig. 5:4

8. Unscrew the five screws holding the “hot plate frame” !

(pos 2)(Allen key no 3).
9. Unscrew the six screws holding the hot plate (pos 3) (Allen key no 3).
10. Now it is possible to pull out the hot plate (pos 3) and the plate around (pos 2).

3
2050052a

Fig. 5:5

Note: It is important to put the sensors back in the same position

as before. The contact for the top sensor cable must be connected
to the top contact at the rear on the Control unit. A good advise
is therefore to mark the top sensor.
11. Loosen the two stop screws M4 (pos A)(with an Allen key no 2) holding the
temperature sensors, from the holder (pos B) and take out the temp sensors (pos
C).
12. Repeat the above steps in reversed order with the new hot plate.

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5.4.2 Control Unit

Exchanging the proms in the Control Unit

2050047A

Fig. 5:6

To change PROMs in the Control Unit you need the following tools:
• 2.5 mm Allen key
• Screwdriver parallell tip 3-6 mm
• Screwdriver parallell tip 1-1.2 mm alternatively PROM “lifter”
• M3 nutdriver (preferable >100 mm long shaft)
Positions refer to Fig. 5:6.

1. Turn the power off on the Control Unit and remove the mains cable.
2. Turn the CU up side down.
3. Remove the two footstands near the front (it is necessary to be able to reach all
six screws).
4. Remove the six symetrical placed Allen screws in the bottom of the CU.
5. Lift the bottom of the CU and place it so that you can access the PCB without
disconnecting the cable to the airpump.
6. Remove the four nuts (pos 1) the four toothed washers and the plastic spacers
(pos 2) that holds the PCB.
7. Lift the PCB without removing any cables. Turn it so you can see the IC:s
towards the front “Main” and “OT”.
8. Remove the PROM marked with “MAIN X.XX” (pos 3) gently with the smallest
screwdriver. Insert the tip of the screwdriver between the IC and the socket and
lift the screwdriver while pressing against the IC.
Note! When changing prom to a new revision both proms needs
to be exchanged to the same revision number.
Note! Do not use the IC socket as stand for the screwdriver lever.
The IC socket breaks very easily and the PCB must then be
replaced.
Note! The proms has a circle indicating first pin. This pin must be
headed in the same direction as the arrow in the IC socket.
9. Put the new proms in the IC sockets.!
Make sure that the plastic spacers (pos 2) that are placed between the PCB and
the front panel are still in place. There should be one long spacer (10 mm) and
two short ones (1 mm) on each bolt.

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10. Put back the PCB, the plastic spacers, the toothed washers and the nuts.
11. Put back the bottom of the Control Unit. Make sure no cables are pressed.

Replacement of the PCB in the Control Unit.

1. Turn the power off on the Control Unit and remove the mains cable.

2050053A

Fig. 5:7 The Control Unit PCB

2. Turn the CU up side down.

3. Remove the two footstands near the front (it is necessary to be able to reach all
six screws).
4. Remove the six Allen screws in the bottom of the CU.
5. Lift the bottom of the CU and place it so that you can access the PCB.
6. Disconnect the cables:!
TB+ the white cable from the lowest temp sensor!
TB- the red cable from the lowest temp sensor!
TA- the red cable from the upper temp sensor!
TA+ the white cable from the upper temp sensor!
R+ the cable from the solid state relay on no 3+!
R- the cable from the solid state relay on no 4-!
GND the cable from the protective earth!
N the cable from the filter on no 3!
L1 the cable from the filter on no 4!
HN not connected!
HL the cable from the hot plate contact on no 1!
AP one cable from the air pump!
AP one cable from the air pump!
115 V not connected!
NOT MARKED!
230 V jump this two connections, the unmarked and 230 V!
ARROW the communication cable to Drive Unit
7. Remove the four nuts and the plastic washers that holds the PCB.
8. Change the PCB.
9. The new PCB needs to be configured depending if it is a Soxtec 2050 (auto) or
a 2055 (manual) CU. Start the Control Unit and check what the display says
AUTO (used with 2050) or MANUAL (used with 2055). Turn it OFF again.

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Note! It is important to only use the jumper enclosed on the pins

J2B or J2D. Otherwise, you endanger the calibration.
If it is in the wrong mode do following:
10. Put the jumper over the two pins J2D if you want to change to AUTO and J2B
if you want to change to MANUAL, see Fig. 5:8.

1Warning
Accessible hazardous voltage.

J2G
J2H

J2D
J2C
J2E

J2B
J2A
J2F

2050058A

Fig. 5:8 The location of the pins on the Control Unit PCB

11. Turn the power ON.

12. When the Control Unit beeps remove the jumper.
13. Turn the power OFF and then ON again to check that the display says AUTO.
14. Assemble in reversed order.!
Make sure that the plastic washers that are placed between the PCB and the front
panel are still in place. There should be one long spacer (10 mm) and two short
ones (1 mm) on each bolt.
15. Put back the bottom of the Control Unit. Make sure no cables are pressed.

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5.4.3 Drive Unit

Replacement of the PCB in the Drive Unit

1. Turn the power off on the Control Unit and remove the mains cable.
2. Unscrew the five screws and washers on each side of the cover and take it off.

GND
2050054A

Fig. 5:9 The Drive Unit PCB

3. Disconnect the cables:!

L1 (J1A) the brown cable to mains inlet!
N (J1B) the blue cable to mains inlet!
PN (J3A)the black cable to the condenser motor (right)!
PR (J3B) the blue cable to the condenser motor (right)!
PL (J3C) the brown cable to the condenser motor (right)!
CN (J4A) the black cable to the sample rod (piston) motor (left)!
CR (J4B) the brown cable to the sample rod (piston) motor!
(left)!
CL (J4C) the blue cable to the sample rod (piston)!
(left)!
WV (J5A) one cable to water valve!
WV (J5B) one cable to water valve!
GND (J1C) the cable to the protective earth!
PC1 the contact from sensor 1 (top on condenser motor)!
PC2 the contact from sensor 2 (bottom on condenser motor)!
PC3 the contact from sensor 3 (top on sample rod motor)!
PC4 the contact from sensor 4 (bottom on sample rod motor)!
PC5 the contact from the water pressure sensor!
PC6 the communication cable from the Control Unit
4. Remove the four long nuts and the plastic washers that holds the PCB.
5. Change the PCB.
6. Assemble in reversed order.!
Make sure that the plastic washers that are placed between the PCB and the front
panel are still in place.

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5.5 Changes Since the Launch of Soxtec Avanti

2050
These changes are already made on instruments with serial numbers above 460 (230
V) and 184 (115 V)!
Positions are referring to figure below.

Improved parts Purpose

Flat washer (pos 1) for closing the reflux Prevent leaking back to cup during
on the sample rod recovery
New sample springs (pos 2) Prevent leaking back to cup during
recovery
New sample rods (pos 3) Prevent leakage back to tank during
boiling and rinsing. The old type bent
more easy which caused the leak.
New hot plate, copper instead of mikanit Improve boiling in position 1 and 6
in cup position 1 and 6 (from serial no
416)
The cooling water inlet is splitted to both Improve cooling
condenser 2 and 5
New glass front, 3 mm instead of 2 mm. Not so easy to crack.
New counter weight (brass) and sliding
list is required with the thicker front.!
See TN 181.
The upper condenser holder is removed on new instruments, because of eg. noise.
To achieve the same stability on the condenser stronger adapter springs are used.

stec007a

Fig. 5:10 Sample rod with parts

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6 Schematics
6.1 Electrical Schematics

Control Unit 2050

Circuit diagram, Processor A Fig. 6:1

Circuit diagram, Processor B Fig. 6:2
Circuit diagram, I/O signal A,B Fig. 6:3
Circuit diagram, Thermo inputs Fig. 6:4
Circuit diagram, Power supply Fig. 6:5
Drive Unit 2050/2055

Circuit diagram, Drive unit Fig. 6:6

Circuit diagram, Drive unit power supply Fig. 6:7

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Fig. 6:4

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6.2 Drawing of Minimum Radius on the Wires

Fig. 6:8

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7 References
• 1000 7622 Spare Parts Manual - Soxtec™ 2050
• 1000 9121 Spare Parts Manual - Soxtec™ 2055
• 1000 7414 User Manual - Soxtec™ 2050
• 1000 7415 User Manual - Soxtec™ 2055

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