Retsch PM 400 User Manual
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08.02.2012
Retsch GmbH
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Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999
Speed
30 to 400 rpm
The PM400 is started with the preselected milling time and the preselected speed. Reversal of the 
direction of rotation with pause time is not switched on. 
Interval
00:00:01 to 99:59:59
Hours:Minutes:Seconds
The interval time can be set here, depending on the 
milling time. If interval is not set then reversal of 
direction of rotation cannot be set. 
Reversal of direction 
of rotation 
YES
NO
The PM400 is started with the preselected milling time, speed and reversal of direction of rotation. The
machine rotates in one direction with the set interval time, comes to a stop and starts immediately after
standstill in the other direction without a pause time.
Pause time
00:00:01 to 99:59:59
Hours:Minutes:Seconds
The pause time can be set here between the intervals from 
00:00:01 to 99:59:59 Hours:Minutes:Seconds. 
If no interval is set then a pause time cannot be set. 
The PM400 is started with the preselected milling time, speed, reversal of direction of rotation and 
the set pause time. The machine rotates with the set interval time in one direction, comes to a stop 
and after standstill the previously set pause time is displayed in the interval and counted down to 
00:00:00. After the pause time has elapsed the machine starts in the other direction. 
Programme mode
Take over parameters
Here all the previously set parameters, such as milling 
time, speed, interval and pause can be stored in a store. 
Set the required parameter.
Change to „Programme mode“ in the menu, press the setting knob and confirm „Take over 
parameters” again. The menu shows „Milling programme“ and on the right the storage 
location number. 
Turn the setting knob to the right until you have found a milling programme with empty 
storage locations or one which you wish to overwrite. 
By pressing the setting knob you can reserve the selected storage location.
You can now choose between “Store parameter ?” or “Cancel”.
You will then be returned again into the “Programme mode” level.
Programme mode
Change programme
Here all previously stored parameters, such as milling time, 
speed, interval and pause can be changed. 
It is also possible to enter new parameters. 
Select „Programme mode“, „Change programme“ and confirm with the setting knob. The 
display shows the milling programme with storage location number again. 
To select the „Milling programme“ to be changed press the setting knob;only the storage 
location numbers are inverse; the milling programme is changed by turning the setting 
knob. 
Confirm the milling programme to be changed by pressing; you can now change the 
parameters. 
After this you can „Store (the changed) Parameters” or “Cancel”
You will then be returned again to the “Programme mode” level.
Programme mode
Delete programme
Here all the previously stored parameters can be deleted.
Select „Programme mode“, press the setting knob and confirm „Delete programme” again.
Select the milling programme to be deleted by turning the setting knob and confirm by
