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comply with all instructions in
this operating and installation
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An additional letter before
the FEM model code is a
country-specific designation,
with no technical relevance.
KNF FLODOS AG
Wassermatte 2
6210 Sursee, Switzerland
Tel. +41 (0)41 925 00 25
Fax +41 (0)41 925 00 35
www.knf-flodos.ch
info@knf-flodos.ch
KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx
Translation of original operating manual
Diaphragm metering pump
S I M D O S
FEM 1.10 KT .18 S
FEM / UFEM
- / PMLxxxx / PLxxxx [Chapt. 1]
S / RC
.18
KT / TT / FT [Chapt. 4]
1.10
®
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- Page 1 An additional letter before the FEM model code is a country-specific designation, with no technical relevance. KNF FLODOS AG Wassermatte 2 6210 Sursee, Switzerland Tel. +41 (0)41 925 00 25 Fax +41 (0)41 925 00 35 www.knf-flodos.ch info@knf-flodos.ch...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Items included on delivery: SIMDOS metering pump Mains plug KNF FLODOS AG Wassermatte 2 RC cable (for RC version only) 6210 Sursee, Switzerland Operating manual Tel. +41 (0)41 925 00 25 Brief user guide Fax +41 (0)41 925 00 35 Operating manual CD-ROM www.knf-flodos.ch... -
Page 3: About This Document
Tab. 1: Levels of danger Other flags and symbols Identifies an action (step) to be carried out. 1. Identifies the first step of an action. Further numbered steps follow. Identifies important information. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 4: Use
The pump must not be operated in a potentially explosive atmosphere. The party commissioning the pump is responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant standards if the pump is used in the medicine or food sectors. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 5: Safety
Ensure that the pump is disposed of in an environmentally appropriate manner at the end of its useful life. Use appropriate waste collection systems for the disposal of end- of-life equipment. Used pumps contain valuable recyclable materials. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... - Page 6 EN 61326-1 Customer service and repairs All repairs to the pump must be carried out solely by the accredited KNF customer service entity. Use only KNF original parts for all maintenance work. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual...
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Page 7: Technical Data
/ hose connectors used. Calibration with the pumped medium is required. 3) For calibrated pump and constant environmental conditions (see section 5.5) 4) Lower flow rate for fluid type setting “Visk500cSt” (see section 7.13). KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 8: Accuracy / Reproducibility
4mm / o.d. 6mm UFEM 1.10 KT, TT Hose fitting, i.d. 1/8”, o.d. 1/4” UFEM 1.10 FT Internal thread NPT 1/8 Hose fitting, i.d. 1/8”, o.d. 1/4” Tab. 7: Hydraulic connections KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 9: Electrical Data
200 rpm Service life > 10,000 h (100 million strokes) Noise level < 40dBA Pump weight 0.9 kg Tab. 9: Other parameters 1) Pump weight may differ slightly for some pump versions. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 10: External Drive (Rc Version Only)
0% to 100% up to flow rate White Digital input 1 Start/stop Blue Digital input 2 Reset / prime / pedal switch Black Digital output Various output signals Grey Ground Tab. 11: RC cable pins KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 11: Structure And Operation
(see Fig. 4). This results in a low-pulsation, quasi- continuous pumping process. This is the key difference between ® SIMDOS metering pumps and diaphragm metering pumps with linear magnet diaphragm drive or with conventional eccentric diaphragm drive. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 12: Metering Pump Functions
In this case, the device pumps at a constant flow rate, then switches off after a specified time. timeout Fig. 6: Continuous pumping with timeout Metered volume Pumping of a specified volume in a specified time. Fig. 7: Metered volume with timeout KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 13: Functions Overview
15. Reset pump to factory settings 16. Return to main menu Fig. 9: System menu * RC functions are available for RC pumps only. See Chapter 8 for further details of the external drive system. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 14: Assembly And Connection
The pump is designed to be installed in an upright position. Installation position Two additional mounting screws can be inserted from the bottom of the pump base (see Fig. 10). 6.2. Electrical connection KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 15: External Drive (Rc Version)
4.6, Table 10 and Fig. 1). 2. Remove protective cover from the RC plug. 3. Connect the RC cable to the pump. Signals and load capacity (see section 4.6). RC functions (see Chapter 8). KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 16: Hydraulic Connection
4. Push the hoses onto the connectors as far as they will go. 5. Hand-tighten the union nut (2). 6. Check that the hoses and hose/connector transitions are correctly and securely attached. 7. Check the tight seal of the installed fittings. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... - Page 17 7. Check that the hoses and hose/connector transitions are correctly and securely attached. Fig. 14: Position of cutting ring and sealing ring on hose 8. Check the tight seal of the installed fittings. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual...
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Page 18: Shutdown
Note the safety instructions in Chapter 3. If the lines are blocked lines a diaphragm pump can build up higher pressures than the maximum allowed limits which can either damage the pump or system. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 19: Operating Controls
This can be prevented by using a suitable check / pressure valve* on the outlet side of the pump. * e.g. Pressure Control Valve FDV30 from KNF Flodos 7.2. Operating controls STOP button... -
Page 20: Switching The Pump On And Off
However, the pump is still ready for use immediately when required. Press “STOP” or any other key to reactivate the pump from standby condition. The external drive reactivates the pump from standby as soon as a control signal is present. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 21: Starting The Pump
For a pump operated by external signals, the master stop first has to be manually cancelled by pressing the “START” button. A reset at digital input 2 cancels the master stop, and the pump can then be started externally. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 22: Entering Settings
Press on the control knob to confirm your input, and move to the next value in the same line, if any. Fig. 25: Confirming the setting value by pressing the control knob KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... - Page 23 The pump starts when this operation is carried out. After a period of 10 seconds with no settings entered, the pump terminates the input operation and automatically returns to the main display. The input value is now accepted. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual...
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Page 24: Specified Flow
If millilitres per minute [ml/min] have been set, the time counter Fig. 29: Time setting in seconds can be switched to the hours and minutes area. To do this, set the minute setting to more than 59 min. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 25: Priming
The pump suction rate is reduced. The pumping characteristic curve limits fluid acceleration and deceleration to the maximum extent possible. Fig. 33: “Gas-forming” fluid type KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 26: Calibration
If the target flow rate is still not achieved after several Fig. 37: Inputting the calibration calibration attempts (see Chapter 10). actual value Calibration can be used to increase or decrease the pump flow rate by up to 20%. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 27: System Settings
Wait for 10 seconds without entering any inputs. This ends the input operation, and the pump switches back to the main display. 7.17. Language setting The language setting operation selects the required language for System the operating menu. Fig. 40: Language selection KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 28: Auto Start
Autostart and external drive If you want the pump to respond automatically to external signals as soon as the power supply is switched on, you may activate the Autostart option. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 29: Contrast
Time counter Off --min -- sec Fluid type Standard Calibration 100% Language English Analogue input Digital input 1 Digital input 2 Digital output Alarm Autostart Contrast Tab. 17: Reset factory settings KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 30: Rc Version - External Drive
Tab. 18: Analogue input options On/off thresholds Input On threshold Off threshold 0–10 V 0.1 V 0.09 V 4–20 mA 4 mA 3.9 mA 0–20 mA 0.2 mA 0.18 mA Tab. 19: On/off thresholds KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... - Page 31 “START” once to cancel the Master Stop condition. For an external restart after a power cut, use Autostart (see section 7.18) or Reset on digital input 2 (see section 8.3). KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual...
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Page 32: Digital Input 1, Start/Stop
3. Apply signal 1. The pump will start to operate when a pulse of less than 0.8 V is generated, and stop on the next pulse of more than 2.0 V. Fig. 50: Pulse-based Start/Stop control KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... - Page 33 If the pump time counter has been activated, the pump cannot then be stopped with digital input 1. This input functions only for starting the pump. To stop the pump, use digital input 2, “Reset” (see section 7.20). KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual...
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Page 34: Digital Input 2, Reset/Prime/Pedal Switch
Pump runs in high-speed “Prime” mode for the duration of the signal. Deletion of an active Master Stop (see section 7.7), pump is now in “Pause” operation condition, and responds to external control signals. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... - Page 35 9. Press the „START“ button - pump changes status to “Pause“. Every time the footswitch is activated the pump turns on or off. When the Timer is switched on the pump will complete an entire dosing cycle. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual...
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Page 36: Digital Output
Vol.End Signal when volume Level metering ends Mot.Pul. 10 pulses per revolution of Pulse the pump motor Vol.Pul. One pulse per 100 µl of Pulse pumped fluid Tab. 22: Digital output options KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 37: Maintenance
Tab. 23: Maintenance plan 9.2. Cleaning Flushing the pump When pumping aggressive media, KNF recommends flushing the pump with a neutral fluid under atmospheric conditions for a few minutes before switching off, to extend the service life of valves and diaphragm. -
Page 38: Cleaning/Replacing Valve Plates And Pump Diaphragm
Use protective equipment if necessary, e.g. WARNING protective gloves, goggles. Flush pump with a neutral fluid and then pump empty. Removing the pump head Fig. 56: Removing the pump head KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... - Page 39 3. Wash the sealing washer (4), O rings (6) and valve disk (7) with flushing agent and blow dry. 4. Wipe the pump diaphragm with a soft damp cloth. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual...
- Page 40 Ensure that the pump diaphragm is properly screwed into position. If the pump diaphragm is not screwed in right up to the stop point, the pump may be mechanically obstructed and become damaged as a result. KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual...
- Page 41 5. Push the assembled components onto the crankcase housing with finger pressure. 6. Fasten the pump head to the housing by tightening the 4 head bolts (1) alternately. Hand-tighten the head bolts. Recommended torque: max. 0.55 Nm KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual...
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Page 42: Troubleshooting
Replace diaphragm and valve plates / seals (see section / seals. 9.3). Pump overload protection has Disconnect pump from mains power supply. tripped. Allow pump to cool. Identify and eliminate cause of overheating. Tab. 25: Pump not working KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... - Page 43 Fault cannot be rectified If you are unable to identify any of the above causes, please send the pump to KNF customer services (see address on last page) 1. Flush the pump to clear the pump head of any hazardous or aggressive fluids (see section 9.2.1).
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Page 44: Spare Parts And Accessories
Tab. 29: Filter Filter Order No. FILTER DN4/6 PE WHITE 150724 Tab. 30: Footswitch Footswitch Order No. Footswitch Impulse LIQUIPORT 155872 Tab. 31: Fasteners Fastener Order No. Stand 160474 Mounting plate 160473 KNF Flodos BA_SIMDOS_EN_02_160044.docx Translation of original operating manual... -
Page 45: Decontamination Statement
Take a copy of this page. Enter the pump model, serial No. and details of pumped media in the form below, sign and return to KNF customer services with the flushed and cleaned pump (see address on last page) Customer’s decontamination statement for...
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