Calibration - GE AKTA start Maintenance Manual

3 Maintenance operations
3.6 Pump

3.6.1 Calibration

3.6.1 Calibration
Parameter description
Parameter
Flow Rate
Collected Volume
Instructions
Follow the instructions below to calibrate the Pump.
Step
1
2
50
Description
The intended flow rate used for Pump calibration.
The volume of liquid collected for a certain period of time
at the set flow rate. The Collected Volume value and the
expected value of the volume corresponding to the set
flow rate are used internally for calibration.
Action
Immerse the buffer inlet tubing A in demineralized water.
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Place the outlet tubing from the Wash valve in a pre-weighed collection
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tube.
Note:
Before starting the calibration, fill the flow path with DM water and make sure
that the outlet tubing where the pumped water is collected is also filled with
DM water. This ensures that the volume of the collected water corresponds
to the pumped volume.
In the Pump screen, tap Calibration.
Result: The Calibration screen opens.
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