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Knauer Azura V6840 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Pump P 2.1L User Manual V6840...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Note For your own safety, read the manual and always observe the warnings and safety information on the device and in the manual! Intended Use ............Device Overview .
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Switching on the Pump ..........Flushing the Pump .

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended Use Intended Use Note: Only use the device for applications that fall within the range of the intended use. Otherwise, the protective and safety equipment of the device could fail. Device Overview P 2.1L is a self-priming pump with automatic piston backflushing that is used in preparative HPLC systems.

  • Page 5: Features

    Prolonged operating time because of the automatic piston backflushing  Operating mode Isobar: The pump transports liquid at a constant pres- sure.  Leak management Options KNAUER offers the following accessories:  Stainless-steel pump heads  titanium pump heads for biocompatible applications  Display control ...

  • Page 6: Pump Heads

    Even small quantities of other substances, such as additives, modifiers, or salts can influence the durability of the materials. Note: The solvent list contains the solvents KNAUER recommends for use. If there is any doubt, contact the Technical Support of the manufacturer.

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    Only use a given PEEK fitting for one specific port and never re-use it for other ports. Always install new PEEK fittings on each separate port.  Follow KNAUER or manufacturer's instructions on caring for the columns More safety-relevant information is listed below: ...

  • Page 8: Signal Words

    Decontaminatin Report Devices without a completed Decontamination Report will not be repaired. If you would like to return a device to KNAUER, make sure to enclose a com- pleted Decontamination Report with the device: http://www.knauer.net/ en/downloads/service.html...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Transport Carefully prepare the device for transport or storage. If you want to return your device to KNAUER for repairs, enclose the Service Request Form which can be downloaded from our website. Device Data For a secure transport, note the weight and dimensions of the device (see Technical Data).

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    Only the supplied power cable is to be used to connect the device to the mains supply. Replace defective power cables only with accessories from KNAUER. Only use power cables with a permission for use from your coun- try. Power plug Make sure that the power plug on rear of the device is always accessible, so that the device can be disconnected from the power supply.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Piston Backflushing

    Mixture of 80 % water and 20 % ethanol  Isopropanol  Note: KNAUER recommends the use of pure isopropanol as flushing solution for piston backflushing. Device defect Damage to the pump head caused by overtightened capillary fittings. Note the torque of the fittings.

  • Page 12: Eluent Inlet

    Installation Eluent Inlet The eluent lines are connected by the eluent inlet to the pump head. Before the eluent lines are connected, the eluent inlet must be attached to the pump head. Legend Knurled-head screw Eluent inlet Olive-type tube fitting Fig.

  • Page 13: Changing The Setup To Lpg

    Installation Procedure Process Figure Pump head: 1. Push the Teflon hose directly on 1000 ml the olive-type tube fitting 2. Fasten the Teflon hose with hose clamp. Fig. 12 Eluent line on 1000 ml pump head Next steps Check whether the connectors and lines are tight. Changing the Setup to LPG By assembling a valve block, the setup of the system is changed to low pres- sure gradient (LPG).

  • Page 14: Connecting The Eluent Line To The Pump Head

    Installation Procedure Process Figure 2. Place the seal rings on the screws and valve block. 3. Using the torque wrench, tighten the screws of the valve block with a 7.5 Nm torque. Fig. 15 Valve block 4. Insert the plug into the female connector Fig.

  • Page 15: Leak Management

    Installation Column defect Damage to the column due to de-aeration.  Open the venting screw.  Remove the column. Note: Before the pump can be used, it must be bleeded. Procedure Process Figure 1. Open the venting screw the pressure sensor. 2.

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Installation Process Process Figure 3. Connect the nozzle and the fun- nel. 4. Push the other end of the hose onto the nozzle of the leak tray. Fig. 22 Hose connected to device 5. For the bottom device, push the short end of the nozzle into the opening in the collection...

  • Page 17: Events Remote Connector

    Installation Legend Display Events Remote Connec- Fig. 25 Remote terminal strip Signal Explanation ANALOG: OUT Analog output signal. Either outputs the measured sys- tem pressure or a control voltage for Pump B. The out- put range can be set to values of max. 1, 2, 5 and 10 V. Analog input signal for ...
  • Page 18 Installation  Activating 500 ms pulses Legend Display Events Remote Connec- Fig. 26 Relation between display and Events terminal strip Assignment Connection Function 1TTL TTL-compatible output Levels:  passive 0 V  active 5 V Pulse:  5 V for at least 1000 ms 2TTL TTL-compatible output Levels:...
  • Page 19 Installation Assignment Connection Function TTL output Levels:  passive 0 V  active 5 V Pulse: 5 V for at least 1000 ms Reference point of the voltage at the signal inputs. Relay contact The contact is on a floating basis. Its setting depends on the settings in the Control Unit or software.

  • Page 20: Connecting Cables To The Terminal Strip

    Installation Assignment Connection Function Error IN TTL input  Low active Secure switching threshold at least 10 mA After receiving a signal (short-circuit to ground) from an external device, an error message appears and the device stops. Error GND Reference point of the voltage at the signal inputs. +24V Event-controlled switching of 24 V against GND ...

  • Page 21: Computer Control

    Installation Computer Control Computer control means to operate the device within a local network through a router. The connector is located on the rear side Legend LAN port Fig. 27 P 2.1L rear view This section describes how to set up an HPLC system in a local area network (LAN) and how a network administrator can integrate this LAN into your company network.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Cables

    Installation 7. Click on the button OK. Connecting the Cables A router has several LAN ports and one WAN port that can be used to integrate the LAN into a wide area network (WAN), e.g. a company net- work or the Internet. In contrast, the LAN ports serve to set up a network from devices and a computer .

  • Page 23: Setting A Static Ip Address

    Installation avoid interference. Therefore, the port number for each device must be changed and this same number must be entered into the device configura- tion of the chromatography software. We recommend to use the same port number for all devices in the same system. Note: The port is set to 10001 at the factory.

  • Page 24: Operation

    Operation Operation Switching on the Pump  Prerequisite Liquid container is sufficiently filled.  Piston backflushing is connected.  Washing container is sufficiently filled. Component defect Damage to the pump head in case it runs dry.  Ensure that liquid runs through pump head and piston backflushing. Procedure Process Figure...

  • Page 25: Control

    Operation The purging process of the pump is limited to a maximum pressure of 5 MPa. If this value is exceeded during the purging process, the pump switches off automatically. If you are using very small hoses and capillaries, the pressure can be too high. For how long is If there are air bubbles in the capillaries, the flow pulsates.

  • Page 26: Functionality Tests

    The customer may request the Installation Qualification, which is free of (IQ) charge. In case of a request, the Technical Support of KNAUER or from a provider authorized by KNAUER performs this functionality test during the installation. The Installation Qualification is a standardized document that comes as part of the delivery and includes the following: ...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    The test intervals are dependent on the usage of the device. Execution The test can be carried out either by the Technical Support of KNAUER or from a provider authorized by KNAUER. Troubleshooting First measures 1.

  • Page 28: System Messages

    Troubleshooting When purging, the Check if the venting screw on the pressure sensor pump switches off. is turned up.  Pump does not Purge the pump head to remove the air bub- transport solvent bles.  Clean the ball valves. ...
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting System message Solution  Auto pump head Switch the device off and on type: no valid head  Check whether a pump head with RFID recog- detected! nition has been installed  Repeat the automatic configuration step in the chromatography software ...
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting System message Solution Cannot write data Switch the device off and on. Inform the technical on FRAM support of the manufacturer in case the system message repeats itself. Component set- Change the setup settings or change the gradient tings not compatible in the program or in setup.

  • Page 31: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and Care System message Solution No gradient is avai- Change the setup settings or change the gradient lable in isocratic in the program or in setup. mode No link available Create a link and edit it. No link available. Pls Create a link and edit it.

  • Page 32: Contact With The Technical Support

    German or English: 8 am to 5 pm (CET) Phone:+49-(0)30-809727-111 Fax:+49-(0)30-8015010 E-mail contact: support@knauer.net (manufacturer) Maintenance Contract The following maintenance work on the device may only be performed by the manufacturer or a company authorized by the manufacturer and is cov- ered by a separate maintenance contract: •...

  • Page 33: Screw Fittings On The Pump Head

    Maintenance and Care Screw Fittings on the Pump Head Legend Capillary fitting Allen screws Outlet fittings Inlet fittings Eluent Inlet Fig. 29 Screw fittings on the pump head Dismounting the Pump Head  Prerequisite The pump head has been purged. ...

  • Page 34: Attaching Capillaries To The Pump Head

    Maintenance and Care Next steps Mounting a pump head. Attaching Capillaries to the Pump Head Pay attention to the torques in the chapter Installation (see page 35). Prerequisite The pump head has been removed. Tool Open-end wrench, sizes 10, 17 Device defect Damage to the pump head caused by overtightened capillary fittings.

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Check Valve

    Maintenance and Care Tools Open-end wrench, sizes 10, 17 Process Figure 1. Unscrew the outlet fittings 2. Remove the check valve 3. Unscrew the inlet fittings 4. Remove the check valve. Fig. 33 Removing the check valve Next steps You can either replace or clean the check valves. Cleaning the Check Valve The check valves are not disassembled for cleaning but they are cleaned as a unit.

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Solvent delivery Pump type Preparative HPLC pump Delivery system Dual-piston pump  Flow rate range 100 ml pump head: 0.1 - 100 ml/min  250 ml pump head: 0.1 - 250 ml/min  500 ml pump head: 0.1 - 500 ml/min ...

  • Page 37: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Accessories and Spare Parts Up-to-date information on spare parts and accessories can be found online: www.knauer.net. This list for repeat orders is valid for the time the docu- ment has been published. Deviations afterwards are possible. Note: For repeat orders of spare parts use the enclosed packing list. Contact the Technical Support in case there are any questions on spare parts or accessories.

  • Page 38: Pump Heads With Accessories

    Legal Information Pump Heads with Accessories Name Order no. Pump heads Pump head, 100 ml, stainless steel A4029-1 Pump head, 100 ml, titanium A4029V2 Pump head, 250 ml, stainless steel A4021-1 Pump head, 250 ml, titanium A4021V2 Pump head, 500 ml, stainless steel A4038-1 Pump head, 500 ml, titanium A4038V2...

  • Page 39: Declaration Of Conformity

    2001), old devices manufactured by KNAUER are marked as waste electrical and electronic equipment: 160214. WEEE Registration KNAUER as a company is registered by the WEEE number DE 34642789 in the German "Elektroaltgeräteregister" (EAR). The number belongs to cate- gory 8 and 9, which, among others, comprise laboratory equipment.

  • Page 40: Index

    Index Index Accessories Maintenance Additives maintenance contract Analog port Modifiers AVV marking Care Check valves port (LAN) cleaning power cable installing power strip removal Power supply Cleaning power supply Contact data professional group contamination Pump head Control Removing the pump head ‘Control Unit’...
  • Page 41 © KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Original edition/Translation of the original edi- tion of this manual, version 3.5 Last update: 2018/04/27 ® AZURA is a registered trademark of KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH...

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