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- Page 1 Fraction Collector C-660 Operation Manual 096969 en...
- Page 2 E-Mail: quality@buchi.com BUCHI reserves the right to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary in the light of experience; espe- cially in respect to structure, illustrations and technical detail. This manual is copyright. Information from it may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for competitive pur- poses, nor made available to third parties.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The English manual is the original language version and serves as basis for all translations into other languages . Other language versions can be downloaded at www .buchi .com . C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... - Page 4 Declaration of conformity ....... 34 C-660 Operation Manual, Version F...
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Page 5: About This Manual
1 About this manual About this manual This manual describes the Fraction Collector C-660 and provides all information required for its safe operation and to maintain it in good working order. It is addressed in particular to laboratory personnel and operators. -
Page 6: Safety
2 .2 Proper use The Fraction Collector C-660 has been conceived of and constructed as a laboratory instrument. Its correct usage is the optimal and reliable collection of individual aqueous and/or organic fractions in predetermined or customized racks (e.g. chromatography or Syncore racks). -
Page 7: Warning Notices Used In This Manual
• Beware of shivering glass parts. • Beware of defective FEP tubing. • Beware of leaky connections and insufficiently long connection tubings. • Beware of defective valves. • Beware of a false positioning of the collector arm C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... -
Page 8: Other Hazards
Modifications to the instrument are only permitted after prior consultation with and written approval obtained from the manufacturer. Modifications and upgrades should only be carried out by an autho- rized BUCHI technical engineer. The manufacturer reserves the right to decline any claim resulting from unauthorized modifications. -
Page 9: Technical Data
3 .1 Scope of delivery Check the scope of delivery according to the order number. NOTE For detailed information on the listed products, see www.buchi.com or contact your local dealer. 3 .1 .1 Standard instrument Table 3-1: Standard instrument Product... -
Page 10: Optional Accessories
Waste level sensor, optimal accessory for 45288 the Fraction Collector. Mounted at the top of the waste bottle the float type switch prevents the running over of the waste reservoir. Connector for GL 45 glass threads. C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... - Page 11 Pivoting table for the compact integra- tion of the Control Unit C-620, two pump modules, detectors, fraction collector and PC including monitor. Easy access and safe working due to clearly visible tubing guides. PC and monitor are not included. C-660 Operation Manual, Version F...
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Page 12: Materials Used
Syncore racks (R4, R6, R12, R24, R48, R96) Teach-in-function of 11 user-specific racks Collection area (W×D) 440 mm×350 mm Collection modes Time (interval timer 1 s – 100 h) Volume (only with BUCHI Sepacore pumps) Peak threshold (together with a detector) C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... - Page 13 1× Mini-DIN (TTL In / alarm monitoring and/or ext. start) 1× Mini-DIN (level sensor for waste container) 2× Cinch In (detector signal input) 2× Cinch Out (detector signal and fraction change marker) Certificate CSA C, US C-660 Operation Manual, Version F...
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Page 14: Description Of Function
• Integrated RS-232 interface for data transfer to PC. • Integrated peak detector. • Two detector inlets and two recorder outlets. • Optional monitoring of the waste bottle level. • Optional waste diverter valve recommended for flow rates > 10 mL/min. C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... -
Page 15: Putting Into Operation
To avoid annoyance caused by bad smells or possible damage to health caused by volatile solutions, we recommend setting up the Fraction Collector C-660 with an exhaust system. It should thereby be ascertained that the instrument is not exposed to aggressive substances such as acids, bases and solvents, which can have a negative influence on the useful life. -
Page 16: Installation
Ensure that the FEP tubing c is long enough to reach even the farest corner position of the collector arm h. Outlet d leads to the waste bottle. The waste diverter valve can be fixed at the back side of the fraction collector. C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... - Page 17 RS 232: Series data interfaces i RS 485: 2× bus interface for peripheral devices (fraction collector, pumps, etc.) j Address bus switch for remote control position 1 or 2 for SepacoreControl, position 0 for manual mode C-660 Operation Manual, Version F...
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Page 18: Operation
Carries out a tube change when the instrument is running. STOP/PAUSE button Pressing once results in pause, pressing twice stops the program. (red) Display Displays parameters and values. Selector switch Menu operation by turning and pressing. (turn and press knob) Power ON/OFF switch C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... -
Page 19: Display
The fraction collector is in collection status: PAUSE Pressing the STOP/Pause button once The program sequence is interrupted and the BUCHI pump modules are stopped (no reset). Other brand pumps will not be stopped. The program sequence is continued with the START key. -
Page 20: Operating The Instrument
In this mode no menu is accessible. For this purpose set the address bus switch to position 1 or 2 (see Fig. 5.4). Now all settings have to be done within the SepacoreControl software (see Installation Guide SepacoreControl). C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... -
Page 21: Manual Control / Manual Mode
It is possible to collect according to time and volume. This setting is selected in the Parameter menu under the Collect point. Detector The line appears when a detector has been selected. Parameter Jumps into the Parameter Menu. C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... - Page 22 Collecting It is possible to set whether collection should take place in fixed time intervals or according to volume (only in connection with a BUCHI pump). Size Determines total time or volume according to which the tubes are filled.
- Page 23 Position of the last tube (xx) in the X-direction (0.1 mm steps). Pos. Y xx Position of the last tube (xx) in the Y-direction (0.1 mm steps). No. of racks The number of racks used is shown when the number of racks is >1: C-660 Operation Manual, Version F...
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Page 24: Setting The Height Of The Collector Arm
Never hold the Fraction Collector tightly on the collector arm. This can damage the sensitive controls. Please ensure that the distance between the collector arm and the tube rim is at least 1 cm to prevent damage to the tubes. C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... -
Page 25: Interface Rs 232
The „Flow A“ and „Flow B“ columns indicate the flow in milliliters per minute with two places after the decimal. The resolution is thus 10 µ/min. If work is carried out without a BUCHI pump, the low entry is always 0. The position of the collector arm is given in columns „X“ and „Y“ in 0.1 mm steps. - Page 26 Both times or volumes can differ. This makes it possible to break a peak down into smaller fractions but still makes it possible to fill the tubes to the maximum between the peaks. Both times are independent of each other and must be defined individually. C-660 Operation Manual, Version F...
- Page 27 ‘overlooks’ unambiguous switching criteria. Min. Min. 10 % threshold tim e (m in) Fig. 6.7: Example diagram of a detection after peak minimum (min) and peak maximum (max) with a threshold of 10%. C-660 Operation Manual, Version F...
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Page 28: Maintenance
7 .1 Cleaning Clean the fraction collector with a damp cloth (water or diluted soap-suds). Clean the tubes with clean compressed air or nitrogen. Visually inspect the operating elements and the plug for damages. C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
The appropriate course of action is listed in the column “Corrective measure”. The elimination of more complicated malfunctions or errors is usually performed by a BUCHI technical engineer who has access to the official service manuals. In this case, please refer to your local BUCHI customer service agent. -
Page 30: Customer Service
Contacts for official BUCHI customer service offices are given on the BUCHI website at: www.buchi. com. If malfunctions occur on your instrument or you have technical questions or application prob- lems, please contact one of these offices. -
Page 31: Shutdown, Storage, Transport And Disposal
To dispose of the instrument in an environmentally friendly manner a list of materials is given in chapter 3, please ensure that the components are separated and recycled correctly. Please follow current regional and local laws concerning disposal. C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... -
Page 32: Spare Parts
BUCHI. Always state the product designation and part number when ordering any spare parts. Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts for maintenance and repair to ensure optimum system performance and reliability. Prior written permission of the manufacturer should be obtained before any modifications are made to the spare parts used. -
Page 33: Declarations And Requirements
L’utilisation de cet appareil dans les zones résidentielles peut causer des interférences néfastes, auquel cas l’exploitant sera amené à prendre les dispositions utiles pour palier aux interférences à ses propres frais. C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... -
Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity
11 Declarations and requirements 11 .2 Declaration of conformity C-660 Operation Manual, Version F... - Page 36 T +55 19 3849 1201 F +66 2 862 08 54 F +971 4 313 2861 F +55 19 3849 2907 bacc@buchi.com middleeast@buchi.com latinoamerica@buchi.com www.buchi.com www.buchi.com www.buchi.com We are represented by more than 100 distribution partners worldwide. Find your local representative at: www.buchi.com...
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