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Summary of Contents for Knauer Azura VU 4.1
- Page 1 Valve Unifier VU 4.1 Instructions HPLC HPLC Document no. V6855...
- Page 2 Support: Do you have questions about the installation or the operation of your instrument or software? International Support: Contact your local KNAUER partner for support: www.knauer.net/en/Support/Distributors-worldwide Support in Germany (Austria & Switzerland on case-to-case basis): Phone: +49 30 809727-111 (workdays 9-17h CET)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Product information ..............1 Intended use . - Page 4 Table of contents 4.7.2 Explosive environment ..........6 4.7.3 Cooling room .
- Page 5 Table of contents 7.5.2 Setting the valve position after confirmation ......26 Setting the valve drive control ........... .27 7.6.1 LAN control .
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Page 6: Product Information
1. Product information 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. 1.1.1 Description The valve drive AZURA® Valve Unifier VU 4.1 enables automatic valve switch ing. -
Page 7: Device Overview
Product information Device overview 1.2.1 Front view Legend: Status display (LED) Selection button Confirmation button Navigation buttons Display Adapter Valve Fig. 1: Valve drive front view Rear view On the rear of the device there are the power-connection bushing, ground for grounding the device, connections for external devices, symbols, warning signs and serial number. -
Page 8: Status Display
Product information Status display The device status is displayed on the front (see fig. 1 no. 1). The color of the LED shows the current status. Status Not ready. The valve position must be set to Home. grey Blinking: Method in software is paused. Not blinking: Ready green Blinking: Error... -
Page 9: Scope Of Delivery
2. Scope of delivery Note: Only use original parts and accessories made by KNAUER or a company authorized by KNAUER. AZURA® Valve Unifier VU 4.1 ƒ Power cable ƒ Valid documents: Instructions (German/English) ƒ Accessories kit AZURA® Valve Unifier VU 4.1 ƒ... -
Page 10: General
These operating instructions are an integral part of the device. It must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the device and accessible to the user at all times. You can download these and other instructions from the KNAUER web- site: www.knauer.net/library... -
Page 11: Legal Information
3.4.4 Warranty seal A blue or orange warranty seal is affixed to some devices. A blue seal is used by KNAUER’s Manufacturing or Customer Support ƒ for devices to be sold. After repair, service technicians attach an orange seal onto the identi- ƒ... -
Page 12: Basic Safety Instructions
Operation in potentially explosive areas without special and additio- ƒ nal explosion protection. Contact the KNAUER Customer Support for more information. User qualification The users are qualified to handle the device if all of the following points apply: They have at least a basic knowledge of liquid chromatography. -
Page 13: Operator Responsibility
Basic safety instructions Operator responsibility The operator is any person who operates the device himself or leaves it to a third party for use and who bears the legal product responsibility for the protection of the user or third parties during operation. The obligations of the operator are listed below: Know and follow the applicable work safety regulations ƒ... -
Page 14: Working With Solvents
Basic safety instructions Working with solvents 4.6.1 General requirements The user is trained for handling different solvents. ƒ Note recommended solvents and concentrations in these instructions ƒ in order to avoid personal injury or damage to the device. For exam- ple, certain chemicals may cause PEEK capillaries to swell or burst. -
Page 15: Specific Environments
ƒ system in order to avoid dead volumes, not exactly fitting connections and spreading contamination. Safety features: The device may only be opened by the KNAUER Cus- ƒ tomer Support of KNAUER or any company authorized by KNAUER (see „3.4.1 Liability limitation“, p. 2). -
Page 16: Service Request Form And Decontamination Report
Devices which are shipped without the completed document “Service request form and decontamination report” will not be repaired. If you would like to return a device to KNAUER, make sure to enclose the com- pleted document: www.knauer.net/servicerequest AZURA® Valve Unifier VU 4.1 Instructions V6855... -
Page 17: Symbols And Signs
5. Symbols and signs The following symbols and signs can be found on the device: Symbol Meaning Electric shock hazard. Failure to observe this warning may result in loss of life, serious injury or damage or destruction of the device. Electrostatic discharge hazard. - Page 18 Symbols and signs Symbol Meaning The device can be used for 15 years according to its intended use before there is a risk that the con- tained substances may escape and thereby pose a risk to the environment and health. AZURA®...
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Page 19: Unpacking And Setup
6. Unpacking and setup This chapter describes all preparatory steps prior to start-up. Operating environment Only if the requirements for ambient conditions of the operating environ- ment are met, can the intended use be ensured. You will find the ambient condi tions under Technical Data. -
Page 20: Power Supply
Electronic defect Electronic hazard when using an identically constructed power adapter from another manufacturer. ÎOnly use spare parts and accessories from KNAUER or a company authorized by KNAUER. Prerequisites The electrical power supply at the installation site must be connected ƒ... -
Page 21: Mounting The Valve Onto The Valve Drive
Connecting the device to the computer Note: IHPLC devices made by KNAUER work only with IP adresses which are assigned via IPv4. IPv6 is not supported. This section describes how to set up an HPLC system in a local area net- work (LAN) and how a network administrator can integrate this LAN into your com pany network. -
Page 22: Configuring The Lan Settings
Unpacking and setup To set up a LAN, we recommend to use a router. That means the following steps are required: Process 1. On the computer, go to the control panel and check the LAN properties. 2. Hook up the router to the devices and the computer. 3. -
Page 23: Connecting The Cables
6.5.3 Configuring the router The router is preset at the factory. You find information about IP address, user name and password in the router instructions: www.knauer.net/ router. Process 1. To open the router configuration, start your Internet browser and enter the IP address (not for all routers). -
Page 24: Integrating The Lan Into A Company Network
Unpacking and setup 6.5.4 Integrating the LAN into a company network A network administrator can integrate the LAN into your company network. In this case you use the WAN port of the router. Prerequisites There is a patch cable for the connection. ƒ... -
Page 25: Apipa
Unpacking and setup 6.5.8 APIPA To assign an IP address via APIPA configuration, both PC and device LAN control must be configured to DHCP mode. If no DHCP server or router can be detected, the device switches into APIPA configuration, and obtain an IP address automatically. -
Page 26: Manual Control
Unpacking and setup Manual control Prerequisites The control of the valve drive is set to input (manual control). Signal Explanation EVENT/OUT OC: TTL compatible output Passive 5 V (default with external Pull-Up up to ƒ 24 V/25 mA) Active 0 V ƒ TTL: TTL output Passive 0 V ƒ... -
Page 27: Binary Control
Unpacking and setup Signal Explanation FORWARD/ TTL input LOAD Low active ƒ Secure switching threshold min. 10 mA After receiving a signal (short-circuit to GND) from an exter nal device: LOAD (position 1 for 2 position valves) ƒ Move to the next higher port of the valve, e. g. from ƒ... -
Page 28: Ground Connection
Electronic defect Electronic hazard when using an identically constructed power adapter from another manufacturer. ÎOnly use spare parts and accessories from KNAUER or a company authorized by KNAUER. The valve drive has an icon for the ground connection on the rear of the device. -
Page 29: Operation
7. Operation You have several options to select a particular port with the valve drive: With chromatography software ƒ With the keypad ƒ With the terminal strip (see chapter „6.5.6 Assigning IP addresses“ on ƒ page 15) Note: It is not possible to use 2 control methods simultaneously. Exam- ple: If the device is connected to the software, it cannot be controlled via keypad. -
Page 30: Operating With The Keypad
Operation Operating with the keypad The keypad consists of 4 buttons, which allow to operate the device. Note: If no buttons are pressed with in 10 seconds, the display returns to the main display. Figure Name Function Scrolling through menu ƒ Navigation Changing values buttons... -
Page 31: Menu Guide
Operation Menu guide Fig. 6: Menu guide scheme AZURA® Valve Unifier VU 4.1 Instructions V6855... -
Page 32: Start Display
Operation 7.4.1 Start display After switching on the device, the start display appears. After a short time, the view changes to the main display. Menu Explanation Figure Start display Shows manufacturer and VALVE device name. DRIVE 7.4.2 Main display The main display is the default view of the device. You can return from any point of the menu to this display by using one of these options: Wait for 10 seconds. -
Page 33: Submenus
Operation Menu Explanation Figure Rehome Reset the position of the valve REHO Drive drive to Home position. DRIVE 7.4.4 Submenus Press the selection button to enter the submenu from the main menu. Scroll through the menu using the navigation buttons. Change the set- tings using the selection button. - Page 34 Operation Drive GLP Retrieve GLP data of the valve drive. Menu Explanation Figure Mot.revs. Number of switching cycles of Mot. revs the valve drive 562321 Serial Serial number of the valve drive FVH17 Number 2200001 Firmware Version of the firmware Firmware V05.53 Service Date...
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Page 35: Setting The Valve Position
Operation Menu Explanation Figure Maximum Information of the maximum PMax Pressure pressure of the mounted valves 200 bar Part Number Part number of the mounted Part# EV valve X35XXXX Setting the valve position Depending of the setting in Confirmation Mode, the valve position can be set immediately (OFF) or after confirmation (ON). -
Page 36: Setting The Valve Drive Control
Operation Setting the valve drive control 7.6.1 LAN control In this submenu is set whether the LAN control is set to manual or via DHCP. Process Figure 1. Change to control display: Main Display > Control Drive Setup > Control MANL 2. -
Page 37: Input
Operation Process Figure IP address IP Addr 1. In the LAN Setup display, select the submenu 192.168» IP Addr with the navigation buttons. 2. Press selection button. 3. Using the navigation buttons, navigate to the value that has to be changed. 4. -
Page 38: Output
Operation 7.6.5 Output In this submenu, the output control can be set to event or to trigger. Process Figure 1. Change to Output display: Main Display > Out.Pin Drive Setup > Out.Pin Event 2. Press selection button. 3. Change the setting (Event/Trigger) via the navigation buttons. -
Page 39: Replacing Rotor Seal
Prerequisite The rotor seal has been replaced. Note: You find information about the rotor seal replacement in the docu ment V6864: www.knauer.net/v6864_en Process Figure 1. After the start display, the message REPLACE <REPLACE SEAL!> is shown. This message is SEAL! dismissed by press ing any button. -
Page 40: Functional Tests Iq And Oq
Installation The customer may request the Installation Qualification, which is free of Qualification (IQ charge. In case of a request, the Technical Support of KNAUER or a pro- vider authorized by KNAUER performs this functionality test during the instal lation. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting Follow the steps below, in case no connection between the computer and the devices can be established. Check after each step if the problem is solved. If the problem cannot be located, call the Technical Support. 1. Check the status of the LAN connection in the Windows task bar: Connected ƒ... -
Page 42: Error Messages
Troubleshooting Error messages The display shows the error message. In addition, the status LED blinks red (see chapter „1.4 Status display“ on page 3). If the red LED does not blink, the error is fatal. Contact the Technical Support. Display Cause of the error Solution ERROR:446... -
Page 43: Maintenance And Care
10.2 Transport Carefully prepare the device for transport. If you want to return your device to KNAUER for repairs, enclose the Service Request Form which can be downloaded from our website. For a secure transport, note the weight and dimensions of the device (see chapter „11. -
Page 44: Technical Data
11. Technical data Ambient conditions Temperature range 4 – 40°C; 39.2 – 104 F Air humidity Below 90 % humidity (non-condensing) Valve drive Control LAN, RS-232, keypad (without valve) Dimensions 80 x 123 x 153 mm (without adapter) (W × H × D) 80 x 123 x 192 mm (with adapter) Weight 2 kg Display Power supply Power adapter 24 V DC, 65 W AZURA®... -
Page 45: Repeat Orders
12. Repeat orders 12.1 Valve drive and accessories Name Order no. Valve drive AZURA® Valve Unifier VU 4.1 AWA01XA Accessory kit AZURA® Valve Unifier VU 4.1 FWA01 12.2 Power cable Name Order no. Power cable for Germany M1642 Power cable for UK M1278 Power cable for USA M1651... -
Page 46: Disposal
160214. 13.2 WEEE registration number KNAUER as a company is registered by the WEEE number DE 34642789 in the German “Elektroaltgeräteregister” (EAR). The number classifies to category 8 and 9, which, among others, comprises laboratory equipment. - Page 47 Latest KNAUER instructions online: www.knauer.net/library KNAUER Phone: +49 30 809727-0 Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH Fax: +49 30 8015010 Hegauer Weg 38 E-Mail: info@knauer.net 14163 Berlin Internet: www.knauer.net © KNAUER 2020...
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