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This manual is believed to be complete and accurate at the time of publication. In no event shall Millipore SAS be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising from the use of this manual.
Contents Introduction ......................................4 System overview .....................................4 Additional Features ..................................4 About this Manual ..................................5 Operator and Equipment Safety ..............................5 Specifications and Operating Requirements ..........................7 Overview of the ISL Pump Assembly ............................10 Preparing to Install the Pump in the Isolator ......................... 14 Preparing the Isolator ................................
Introduction System overview The Steritest Symbio peristaltic pumps are used for sterility testing and are available in three ™ versions: LFH, ISL, and FLEX. Combined with optional accessories, the pumps provide a wide range of installation possibilities, allowing integration in all testing environments (laminar flow hood, biosafety cabinet, clean room, and isolator), including existing isolators without table rework.
A holder to attach the communication hub to one of the isolator feet • A holder to attach the communication hub below the isolator table NOTE Go to www.millipore.com/steritest-symbio to check the latest version of this document and get information about Steritest Symbio Pump optional accessories. ™...
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• Do not attempt to repair the pump. Service should be performed by trained and authorized personnel only. • Place the pump on a clean, flat, stable, horizontal surface, away from any source of excessive heat and close to an easily accessible, properly grounded power supply outlet. •...
Specifications and Operating Requirements Parameter Value/Range Width 588 mm (23.1 in.) Depth 313 mm (12.3 in.) Dimensions and Height 354 mm (13.9 in.) weight: ISL version, 17.6 kg (38.8 lb) Weight equipped pump 16.0 kg (35.3 lb) (without accessories) Pump head height 81 mm (3.2 in.) Rotation speed up to 240 rpm...
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Materials of Bottle holder construction Bottle holder support rod 316L Stainless steel Bottle holder basket 316L Stainless steel Bottle holder fastening screw clip Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) Communication hub Housing 316L Stainless steel with epoxy paint Feet Nylon and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) Nickel-plated brass and polybutylene USB port terephthalate (PBT)
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Millipore SAS certifies that the Steritest Symbio 3-Media Pump is designed ™ and manufactured in application of: • The following European Council directives: Electromagnetic compatibility 2004/108/EC Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical equipment (RoHS) 2011/65/EC •...
Overview of the ISL Pump Assembly NOTE Dimensions are in millimeters.
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The Steritest Symbio ISL pump assembly consists of: ™ • The pump upper part (accessible on the isolator table), including: • A control panel on the front • An adjustable color display at the back • A pump head located below a protective cover •...
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Communication hub ― front view: On/off switch T 6.3A L 250V Fuse slot Overfill system USB port port Footswitch port Ethernet port Syringe support port Communication hub ― rear view: Pump connection cable Fuse slot T 3.15A L 250V Power inlet...
The cutout details and the recommended position of the drain in relation to the cutout are indicated in the following drawing. NOTE The e-drawing file (.dxf) for this cutout is available at www.millipore.com/steritest-symbio. 6 holes 11mm Recommended area for placement of the drain...
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To ensure good flow of the liquid to the drain, the isolator table should be equipped with an elbow piece (oriented to the drain tray) to which the drain tubing can be connected. Elbow piece The height of the elbow piece should not exceed 50 mm to ensure that the drain tray is higher than this elbow piece.
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The position of the cutout on the isolator table must be defined according to the dimensions and contents of the isolator in order to avoid any interference and improve ergonomics. The following drawing shows the size of the pump upper part (the part that is on the top of the isolator table), with its accessories, in relation to the cutout.
Symbio Pumps Isolator Installation Checklist (PF17360) to document ™ the proper execution of the installation steps and test cycles. (Download the checklist at www.millipore.com/steritest-symbio ) Deliver this document to the end user of the pump. Tools Required The following tools are required for the installation of the pump: •...
Symbio Pump is delivered in two boxes that are strapped together. ™ STERITEST SYMBIO LFH 2 MEDIA Cat Nb: SYMBLFH01 Lot Nb: F4PN01234 LFH1 Millipore S.A.S 67120 Molsheim - Made in France The larger box contains: • Steritest Symbio Pump ™ • Communication hub •...
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• Quick guides (in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, and Turkish): • Steritest Symbio Pump Startup Quick Guide ™ • Steritest Symbio Pump User Interface Quick Guide ™ • Steritest Symbio Software Quick Guide ™ To unpack the boxes: Using the carrying handles on the larger box, place the package on a flat, stable, and horizontal surface.
Steritest Symbio Software User Guide are available at ™ www.millipore.com/steritest-symbio. Verifying that the Pump Functions Properly Before installing the pump, verify that it is functioning properly. Place the pump on its side and connect the communication hub pump connection cord to...
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Connect the communication hub to the power source using the power cord delivered with the pump. Switch on the communication hub by pressing the on/off switch (position l ). Main on/off switch T 6.3A L 250V Simultaneously press and hold the pump on/off and the open/close buttons.
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When the autotest is complete, the following screen displays. A symbol in a check box indicates that an accessory or data source is connected to the communication hub. Press the button. The installation menu displays. Press the control knob to select Out of the box. The Out of the box screen displays.
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Press the control knob to begin the test cycle. Only one cycle will be performed. After the pump head closes, the pump starts automatically, and 1 test cycle is performed. When the Test Cycle completes with no error, the following screen displays.
Switch off the communication hub by pressing the on/off switch (position O). The Shutdown screen displays. Disconnect the communication hub pump connection cord from the pump power inlet. Proceed to the installation of the pump (see Installing the Pump). Installing the Pump NOTE This procedure applies to isolator tables that are up to 7 mm thick.
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Locate the 8 screws that secure the pump bottom plate to the pump. Use a T20 star screwdriver to remove the 8 screws. NOTE The cable that connects the pump power inlet to the electronic board is attached to the pump bottom plate.
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Gently lift the pump bottom plate off the pump (1), disconnect the cable (2), and completely remove the bottom plate (3). Locate the main component of the pump and all the cables from the electronic board (located at the rear of the pump) and the cables from the rotor motor reducer driver (located at the front of the pump).
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Electronic board simplified view: Rotor motor reducer driver view: 9 11a Disconnect the 3-pin connector (11a) and the 6-pin connector (11b) from the rotor motor reducer driver. Locate the cable holder that is attached to the pump housing at the right of the electronic board.
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Disconnect the cables 3 and 4 from the main electronic board (see Electronic board simplified view). Locate the 3 screws on the rotor motor reducer block that secure the block to the pump. Screws...
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Use a #3 hex key to unscrew and remove the 3 screws and washers. Remove the rotor motor reducer block from the pump. Rotor motor reducer block NOTE To facilitate the installation in the isolator, do not modify the position of the rotor motor reducer belt.
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Gently pull this cable holder and release the cables. Disconnect cables 1, 2, and 8 from the main electronic board. Locate the 4 screws on the stator motor reducer block that secure it to the pump (see illustration above). Use a #3 hex key to unscrew and remove the 4 screws and washers. Remove the stator motor reducer block from the pump.
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NOTE To facilitate the installation in the isolator, do not modify the position of the stator motor reducer belt. Disconnect cables 5, 6, 9, and 10 from the main electronic board (see Electronic board simplified view). Screws Locate the 5 screws on the pump housing that secure it to the pump. Screws...
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Use a #5 hex key to unscrew and remove the 5 screws and washers. Lock washer Washer Locate the 2 screws that secure the electronic board to the pump housing (see the illustration below). Use a T20 star screwdriver to unscrew the 2 screws. Remove the electronic board from the pump housing.
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Remove the pump housing. Pump housing Locate and remove the 3 spacers that protect the pump flat seal during storage and transportation. Flat seal NOTE Ensure that the flat seal is not damaged. If it is damaged, replace it (see Accessories and Replacement Parts).
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Insert the two threaded stems delivered with the pump into the two M8 holes indicated in the following illustration: Turn the pump upper part right side up and place it above the isolator cutout. Make sure that all the cables and the electronic board go through the cutout. Center the pump by placing the two threaded stems in the dedicated holes of the cutout.
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Place the pump housing under the isolator table. To center the pump housing, make sure the two threaded stems go through the corresponding pump housing holes, as shown in the illustrations. While holding the pump housing in place, use a #5 hex key to screw the 2 pump housing screws, with 2 washers each, as shown in the following illustration: Place the electronic board in its housing.
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Remove the 2 threaded stems. Use a #5 hex key to install the 3 other pump housing screws, with washers. Perform a tightness test of the isolator before proceeding. If this test fails, ensure that all the 5 screws on the pump housing are properly installed, and ensure that the flat seal is not damaged.
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NOTE Do not turn the coupling piece located at the bottom of the pump upper part. If the position of the stator motor reducer belt has not been modified during the disassembly step, the alignment should be okay. If necessary, turn the stator motor reducer belt to adjust the orientation of the coupling piece located on the stator motor reducer block.
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Connect cable 1 to the electronic board. This cable is permanently attached to the pump upper part. It goes through the cable holder attached to the pump housing, and is connected to the electronic board.
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Connect cable 2 to the electronic board. This cable comes from the stator motor reducer block. It goes through the cable holder attached to the pump housing, and is connected to the electronic board.
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Connect cable 8 to the electronic board. This cable comes from the stator motor reducer block. It goes to the right of this motor reducer block, goes through the cable holder located at the right of the electronic board, then goes behind the electronic board, and is finally connected to the electronic board. Câble 8...
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Connect cable 5 to the electronic board. This cable is permanently attached to the pump upper part. It goes through the cable holder attached to the pump housing, and is connected to the electronic board.
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Connect cable 6 to the electronic board. This ribbon cable is permanently attached to the pump upper part. It goes to the right of the stator motor reducer block, goes through the cable holder located at the right of the electronic board, and is connected to the electronic board.
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NOTE Do not turn the coupling piece located at the bottom of the pump upper part. If the position of the rotor motor reducer belt has not been modified during the disassembly step, the alignment should be okay. If necessary, turn the rotor motor reducer belt to adjust the orientation of the coupling piece located on the rotor motor reducer block.
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Use a #3 hex key to install the 3 screws and washers to secure the rotor motor reducer block to the bottom of the pump upper part.
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Connect cable 9 to the electronic board. This cable links the rotor motor reducer driver to the electronic board. From the motor reducer driver (2-pin connector), the cable goes behind this rotor motor reducer driver, then to the left of the rotor motor reducer block, then through the cable holder attached to the pump housing, and is connected to the electronic board.
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Connect cable 10 to the electronic board. This cable links the rotor motor reducer driver to the electronic board. From the motor reducer driver (18-pin connector), the cable goes behind this rotor motor reducer driver, then to the left of the rotor motor reducer block, then through the cable holder attached to the pump housing, and is connected to the electronic board.
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Connect the 3-pin connector (11a) and the 6-pin connector (11b) to their bases on the motor reducer driver. Cable 11 comes from the rotor motor reducer block, goes to the left of this motor reducer block, then goes behind the rotor motor reducer driver to which it is finally connected.
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Connect cable 3 to the main electronic board. This cable is permanently attached to the pump upper part. It goes to the right of the stator motor reducer block, then through the cable holder located at the right of the electronic board, and is connected to the electronic board.
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Connect cable 4 to the main electronic board. This cable comes from the rotor motor reducer block, goes to the right of the stator motor reducer block, then through the cable holder located at the right of the electronic board, and is connected to the electronic board.
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Connect the power connector cable to the power connector located on the pump bottom plate, and then place the bottom plate under the pump housing. Use a T20 star screwdriver to install the 8 screws that attach the bottom plate to the pump housing.
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Switch on the communication hub by pressing the on/off switch (position l ). Main on/off switch T 6.3A L 250V Simultaneously press and hold the pump on/off and the open/close buttons. The screen displays the range of Steritest devices. This is followed by the welcome ™...
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When the autotest is complete, the following screen displays. A symbol in a check box indicates that an accessory or data source is connected to the communication hub. Press the button. The installation menu displays. Turn and press the control knob to select After Installation in Isolator.
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Press the control knob. The After Installation in Isolator screen displays. Press the control knob to begin the test cycles. Three cycles will be performed. After the pump head closes, the pump starts automatically, and the 3 test cycles are performed.
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When all three test cycles complete with no error, the Test Cycle OK screen displays. Switch off the communication hub by pressing the on/off switch (position O). The Shutdown screen displays. Disconnect the communication hub pump connection cord from the pump power inlet.
Installing the Communication Hub under the Isolator Use the optional communication hub holder for isolators to install the communication hub under the isolator table (see Accessories and Replacement Parts). Multiple configurations are possible. Installing the Communication Hub on the Side, High Version Installing to the Left of the Pump Use the small screws and washers to attach the holder to the bottom of the communication hub.
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Installing to the Right of the Pump Use the small screws and washers to attach the holder to the bottom of the communication hub. Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 NOTE To install the communication hub in alignment with the pump housing (the default position), use the holes in row 2.
Installing the Communication Hub on the Side, Low Version Installing to the Left of the Pump Use the small screws and washers to attach the holder to the bottom of the communication hub. Row 3 Row 2 Row 1 NOTE To install the communication hub in alignment with the pump housing(the default position), use the holes in row 2.
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Installing to the Right of the Pump Use the small screws and washers to attach the holder to the bottom of the communication hub. Row 3 Row 2 Row 1 NOTE To install the communication hub in alignment with the pump housing (the default position), use the holes in row 2.
Installing the Communication Hub below the Pump Housing Use the small screws and washers to attach the holder to the bottom of the communication hub. Row 3 Row 2 Row 1 NOTE To install the communication hub in alignment with the isolator (the default position), use the holes in row 2.
Accessories and Replacement Parts Quantity Description Catalog Number per pack Steritest™ Symbio Pump Steritest™ Symbio ISL Pump Kit, 2 media SYMBISL01WW* Steritest™ Symbio Pump Services Steritest™ Symbio pumps validation protocol (A4 format) SYMBA4VP1 Steritest™ Symbio pumps validation protocol US (letter format) SYMBLTVP1 NOTE: Contact our sales representative or Technical Service for more information about our application support, validation services, maintenance, and repair services.
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Power cord for Italy SIMCABLE9 Power cord for Brazil SIMCABLE11 Steritest™ Symbio flat seal for ISL pump SYMBFSI01 Software (Available at www.millipore.com/steritest-software) Steritest™ Symbio Software ― ― Consumables Visit our website or contact Steritest™ devices, culture media and rinsing fluids ―...
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), the presence of this logo on the product indicates that it should not be disposed of in the normal waste stream but collected separately. Go to www.millipore.com/weee for details on how to ensure proper treatment of the product in different countries.
(before and after installation) described in this installation guide. Use the Steritest Symbio Pumps Isolator Installation Checklist (PF17360) to document ™ the proper execution of the installation steps and test cycles. (Download the checklist at www.millipore.com/steritest-symbio ) Deliver this document to the end user of the pump.
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