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  • Page 1 User Manual Milli-Q® Reference System - 1 -...
  • Page 3 About this User Manual This User Manual is intended for use with a Milli-Q® Reference Water Purification Purpose System. This User Manual is a guide for use during the installation, normal operation and maintenance of a Milli-Q® Reference Water Purification System. It is highly...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Do not remove the covers of the Milli-Q® System at any time. Electrical and mechanical components inside the Milli-Q® System could pose a hazard. A qualified Millipore SAS Service Representative should perform any work that needs to be done while the Milli-Q® System is opened.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Manager Menu ..................................41 Description ....................................41 Ready Mode .................................... 44 General information ................................44 Description of Ready Menu ............................... 45 Using the Milli-Q® System ..........................48 Overview ....................................48 Dispensing water................................... 49 Viewing water quality ................................. 52 Viewing Operation ................................53 Viewing Consumable Status ..............................
  • Page 8 Alerts ................................. 82 Overview ....................................82 Alert information ................................... 83 Summary of Alert messages ............................... 88 Ordering Information ............................90 Consumables, Accessories and Systems ......................... 90 Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 9: Product Information

    Some of the more important topics in this chapter are: • installation requirements, • consumable information and • dimensions of various components of the System Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Topic See Page Cabinet Consumables Specifications and requirements Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 10: Cabinet

    Connections for tubings, power cord, level sensor and other cables  Q-Gard Pack POD Mast Main Display  Quantum Cartridge Main Display The Main Display is used to navigate the System software. function Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 11 In this example, the system is changed from STANDBY Mode to READY Mode. Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2 Press The use of the Left Keypad button is shown below. It is used to move to the former screen. Left Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2 Press Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 12 Down Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2 Press The use of the Validate Keypad button is shown below. It is used to confirm a parameter modification. Validate Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2 Press Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 13 This Milli-Q® Reference System does not have a built-in TOC indicator and therefore does not display a TOC value. Should you wish to have a display of the TOC value, please contact Millipore SAS and inquire about availability of the TOC Indicator Upgrade Kit.
  • Page 14 The port and cable connections are explained below. Item Description Item Description Feedwater port Termination Plug connection (maximum 5 VDC) Ethernet connection Accessories connection (maximum 5 VDC) (maximum 24 VDC) Level Sensor Power Entry connection (maximum 5 VDC) (100-240 VAC) Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 15: Consumables

    The dual wavelength UV 185 nm Lamp emits light at 185 nm and at 254 nm. Lamp The UV 185 nm Lamp kills bacteria and reduces the level of organic molecules in the water. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 16 The Quantum® TEX Cartridge contains ion exchange resin Cartridge and synthetic carbon.  These purification media are used when the Milli-Q Water needs to have both trace levels of ions and trace levels of organic molecules. POD Pak The POD Pak is the final water purification device.

  • Page 17: Specifications And Requirements

    Frequency 50-60 Hz ±10% Main Fuse 3.15 Amp Fast Acting; 5 mm x 20 mm; 250 V safety voltage. The fuse should be serviced by a qualified Millipore SAS Service Representative. Power Used 125 VA Power Cord Length 2.5 metres...
  • Page 18 Specifications and requirements, Continued Dimensions 360 mm 416 mm 458 mm 552 mm 422 mm 783 mm Materials of Please contact Millipore SAS for a list of the Materials of Construction. construction Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 19 The noise level is < 50 dB at a distance of 1 metre. The minimum consumables required for installation are listed here. Consumables Note that these items are not shipped with the System and must be ordered separately: • Q-Gard® Pack, • Quantum® Cartridge and • POD Pak. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Install feedwater tubing, termination plug and power cord Power on the System, check date and time Install, flush and rinse the Q-Gard® Pack and the Quantum® Cartridge Install and Register the POD Pak Register the UV Lamp timer Calibrate the Product Water flowrate Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 21: Alarms Generated During Installation

    REPLACE Q- This alarm goes away when a few litres of water are dispensed from the POD Unit. GARD® and To cancel the text display of this alarm message, follow the instructions on the LCD. QUANTUM® message Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 22: Pod Unit, Tubing And Power Cord

    Place the POD and POD Arm onto the POD Mast as shown below. Feedwater The Feedwater tubing is connected to either a: tubing • Reservoir, or • Loop (pipe end) Reservoir Connect the feedwater tubing according to the specifications supplied with the Reservoir. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 23 Plug in the power cord. The Main Display goes through a series of start up screens. Wait for the Main Display to show a STANDBY Mode screen. This may take up to a few minutes. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 24 If necessary, go to the Manager Menu Software and correct the date and time. See the Software Map in the beginning of the Software Chapter for more information. Do not install a Q-Gard® Pack or a Quantum® Cartridge until the displayed date is correct. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 25: Installing The Q-Gard® Pack

    Remove the covers on the 2 ports of the Q-Gard® Pack. Make sure the rubber O-rings are firmly in place. Wet the O-rings with water. Push the top of the Q-Gard® Pack into the ports on the System. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 26 (continued) Step Action Diagram Push the bottom of the Q-Gard® Pack inwards. Push the pack locking handle down. Close the left door. One minute later, the Main LCD shows that a new Q-Gard® Pack is installed. Press Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 27 2 ports of the Quantum® Cartridge. Wet the O-rings with water. Install the Quantum® Cartridge until it is fully seated. Close the right door. One minute later, the Main LCD shows that a new Quantum® Cartridge is installed. Press Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 28: Rinsing The System

    Place the System into READY Mode. Push the POD Plunger all the way down and then release it. In a few minutes, water should come out of the POD Unit. Dispense water for at least 10 minutes. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 29 Rinsing the System, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Diagram Push the POD Plunger all the way down and then release it to stop dispensing water. Leave the System in READY Mode. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 30: Installing A Pod Pak

    Follow the steps below to register the installation of the POD Pak. Step Action Diagram Start in STANDBY Mode. Select Menu. Press Select Maintenance. Press Scroll down to Install POD Pak. Select it. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 31 Installing a POD Pak, Continued Registering (continued) Step Action Diagram Press Press In this example, you choose Millipak®. Press Press Press Press 3 times on Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 32: Registering Uv Lamp Timer

    This procedure shows how to reset the timer used for the UV 185 nm Lamp. Step Action Diagram Place the System in STANDBY Mode. Select Menu. Press Select Maintenance. Press Select Install UV 185 nm Lamp. Press Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 33 Registering UV Lamp timer, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Diagram Press Press Press Press 3 times on Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 34: Calibrating The Flowrate

    Calibrating the Flowrate Introduction The Milli-Q® Water flowrate should be calibrated when the System is installed. A 1 Litre graduated cylinder is needed. Procedure Follow the steps below to perform a Flow Calibration. Step Action Diagram Go to STANDBY Mode.
  • Page 35 Wait until it stops dispensing water. Measure the amount of water (in ml) that was dispensed. Suppose 870 ml was collected. Input this using the Keypad. Repeat the flow calibration to improve accuracy. Press Press 3 times on Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 36: Software

    Software Overview Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to explain the various software used in the System. Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Topic See Page Software Map Standby Mode Manager Menu Ready Mode Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 37: Software Map

    Software Map Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 38: Standby Mode

    Standby Mode General information Purpose STANDBY mode is used primarily for: • maintenance actions and • going to the Manager Menu. Display READY Mode from STANDBY Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2 Mode Press Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 39: Description Of Standby Menu

    Used to see general information about the Quantum® Cartridge exchange. Install POD Pak Used to reset Alert message ‘REPLACE POD PAK’ Sanitise/clean Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description System Cleaning Contact Millipore SAS for more information. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 40 Description of Standby Menu, Continued Language Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description Language Change the displayed language. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 41: Manager Menu

    CHANGE ID & PASSWORD Change the Login and Password used to enter the Manager Menu. Date and Time Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description DATE AND TIME Adjust your local date and time. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 42 Units Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description Milli-Q® • Change the displayed units of Milli-Q® Product Water quality. Product • Choices are MΩ.cm or µS/cm. Tank • Change the displayed units of Tank Volume. Volume • Choices are % full, Litres or US Gallons.
  • Page 43 Change the Temperature Compensation Mode. Flow Calibration Used for performing a flow calibration. UV 185 nm Activation Used to activate or deactivate the UV 185 nm Lamp. Network Settings • Change Network settings. • Contact Millipore SAS for more information. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 44: Ready Mode

    In this example, the System is powered on but is not dispensing or recirculating water. As a result, there are no water quality measurements to display. NOTE: A Milli-Q® Reference System can be upgraded to have TOC measurements. Contact Millipore SAS for more information. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 45: Description Of Ready Menu

    View a list of active Alarm messages. See the Alarm Chapter for more information. System Measures View: • accumulated production time, • pump electrical data, • UV Lamp electrical data and • Intermediate Resistivity and temperature measurements. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 46 Application Specialist View: • name, Service Engineer • phone number and Tech Service • email address of a Millipore SAS Representative. Other NOTE: This information is entered by a Millipore SAS Service Representative. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 47 View information that was inputted into the System at time of servicing. Repair View information related to upcoming service. Service Contract Contract Expires NOTE: Next Service This information is entered by a Millipore SAS Next Calibration Representative. Next Qualification Information Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item...

  • Page 48: Using The Milli-Q® System

    Using the Milli-Q® System Overview Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to explain: • various ways that water can be dispensed from the System and • how to view information, operating parameters and other things about the System. Contents...

  • Page 49: Dispensing Water

    Start in READY Mode. NOTE: The Resistivity and temperature values may or may not be shown at this time. • Select Recirculation. • Press Wait until the Product water quality is optimised. Press Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 50 Continuous high flow (push down and release; push down again to stop). Volumetric Follow the steps below to volumetrically dispense from the POD Unit. dispensing Step Action Diagram Make sure the System is in READY Mode. Select Volume. Press Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 51 Dispensing water, Continued Volumetric dispensing Step Action Diagram (continued) Select the desired volume of water to be delivered. Press When the volumetric dispensing is finished, the System recirculates water for 3 minutes. The System stops recirculating water. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 52: Viewing Water Quality

    Temperature (T) are seen in the main READY Mode screen. To see Tank Level indicator, select Menu. Press Select Water Quality. Press The Tank Level is shown if the System is configured to have a level sensor. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 53: Viewing Operation

    • System Measures System Follow the steps below to go to the System Operation LCD. Operation Step Action Diagram Start in READY Mode. Select Menu. Press Select View Operation. Press Select System Operation. Press Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 54 When the cause of this Alarm is fixed, then this Alarm is no longer shown on the SYSTEM ALARMS LCD. System Measures Various measurements related to the System are shown here. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 55: Viewing Consumable Status

    Start in READY Mode. Select Menu. Press Select Consumables Status. Press Select the consumable that you would like to see information about. As an example, the Quantum® Cartridge status is shown here. Choose other consumables to see their status. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 56: Calling Millipore Sas

    Calling Millipore SAS Introduction Call Millipore SAS allows you to see contact information. A Millipore SAS Service Representative can enter this information into the System. Procedure Follow the steps below to view information under Call Millipore SAS. Step Action Diagram Start in READY Mode.

  • Page 57: Viewing Information

    Follow the steps below to see information about the System. Step Action Diagram Start in READY Mode. Select Menu. Press Select Information. Press Select the type of information you wish to view. Two examples are shown below. Press Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 58 System. System The Catalogue Number, Serial Number and other information are shown here. The Information Serial Number is something you should reference when you contact Millipore SAS. This LCD shows information such as the Serial Number and the Catalogue Number.

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    The purpose of this chapter is to explain the common maintenance needed for a System. Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Topic See Page Maintenance Schedule Replacing the Q-Gard® Pack Replacing the Quantum® Cartridge Replacing a POD Pak Cleaning the Inlet Strainer Calibrating the Flowrate Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 60: Maintenance Schedule

    Lamp message. NOTE: It is recommended to have a Millipore SAS Field Service Representative change the UV Lamp in the system. The replacement of this lamp involves removing the cover of the system. The instructions for replacing these lamps are not included in this User Manual. The instructions are included with the replacement lamp.

  • Page 61: Replacing The Q-Gard® Pack

    When The Q-Gard® Pack should be replaced when one of the following Alarm or Alert messages is displayed. • Alarm message = MILLI-Q RES < SP, REPLACE Q-GARD® AND QUANTUM® • Alert message = REPLACE Q-GARD® PACK Removing Remove the used Q-Gard® Pack by following the steps below.
  • Page 62 Make sure the rubber O-rings are firmly in place. Wet the O-rings with water. Push the top of the Q-Gard® Pack into the ports on the System. Push on the bottom of the Q-Gard® Pack. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 63 Close the left door. Quantum® The Quantum® Cartridge should be replaced whenever the Q-Gard® Pack is replaced in Cartridge order to ensure optimal water quality. Proceed to the next section for information about replacing the Quantum® Cartridge. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 64: Replacing The Quantum® Cartridge

    The Quantum® Cartridge should be replaced when one of the following Alert or Alarm messages is displayed. • Alert message = REPLACE QUANTUM® CARTRIDGE • Alarm message = MILLI-Q RES < SP, REPLACE Q-GARD® AND QUANTUM® The Quantum® Cartridge should be replaced whenever the Q-Gard® Pack is replaced.
  • Page 65 Close the right door. When a new Quantum® Cartridge is installed, the LCD looks like this. Press Proceed to the next set of steps to rinse the Quantum® Cartridge. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 66 Place the other end of the clear tubing into a sink. The System must be in READY Mode. Push the plunger down on the POD Unit. In a few minutes, water should dispense from the POD Unit. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 67 Dispense water for about 10 minutes. This flushes out any trapped air in the System. This also rinses off the purification media located in the Q-Gard® Pack and the Quantum® Cartridge. Leave the System in READY Mode when finished. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 68: Replacing A Pod Pak

    Replacing a POD Pak Basing on One possible reason for a decrease in Milli-Q® Water flowrate is a clogged POD Pak. flowrate The POD Pak should be replaced when it appears to be clogged. Make sure the POD Pak is not air-locked. Dispense water and open the vent to see if there is any trapped air.
  • Page 69 Replacing a POD Pak, Continued Registering (continued) Step Action Diagram Scroll down to Install POD Pak. Press Press In this example, the replacement POD Pak is a Millipak®. Press Press Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 70 Replacing a POD Pak, Continued Registering (continued) Step Action Diagram Press Press 3 times on Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 71: Cleaning The Inlet Strainer

    Attach the tubing to the other end of the Inlet Strainer. Open the feedwater supply valve. Go to READY Mode. Registering Follow the steps below to register the cleaning of the Inlet Strainer. Step Action Diagram Go to STANDBY Mode. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 72 Cleaning the Inlet Strainer, Continued Registering (continued) Step Action Diagram Select Menu. Press Select Maintenance. Press Select Clean Strainer. Press A picture is shown. Press Press Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 73 Cleaning the Inlet Strainer, Continued Registering (continued) Step Action Diagram Press 3 times on Go to READY Mode. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 74: Calibrating The Flowrate

    • feedwater parameter has changed such as the: − pressure  setting of pressure regulator,  larger or smaller Reservoir or  Inlet Strainer cleaned − temperature changed (> 3°C). Procedure Follow the procedure shown in the Installation Chapter. Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 75: Alarms

    • an Alarm message is displayed, • to read an Alarm message, • to cancel an Alarm and • shows a list of Alarm messages. Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Topic See Page Alarm Information Summary of Alarm messages Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 76: Alarm Information

    An Alarm message is a way of informing you that immediate attention is required for the System. It is not recommended to use the System when an Alarm message is shown. Contact Millipore SAS if an Alarm message is shown and the problem can not be Alarm shown – resolved.
  • Page 77 See the section <View Operation> for information on how to access this LCD. Viewing an Follow the steps below to view an Alarm message. Alarm Message Step Action Diagram The Alarm message is shown superimposed on the Main Display. Press Press Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 78 • fixing the cause of the Alarm or • using the Keypad. This cancels the display of the Alarm message for 1 hour. Alarm – before In this example, the Alarm message is MILLI-Q T > MAX. cancelling Main Display...
  • Page 79 Alarm Information, Continued Alarm – after Main Display LEDs Main Display cancelling the text display ê Alarm – fixed Now suppose a Millipore SAS Service Representative fixes the cause of the Alarm. Main Display LEDs Main Display ê Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 80: Summary Of Alarm Messages

    MILLI-Q INTER T > MAX The Intermediate temperature is out of measurement range. Contact Millipore SAS. MILLI-Q RES < SP, REPLACE The Milli-Q® Water resistivity is < set Q-GARD® AND QUANTUM® point. Dispense water to eliminate any trapped air in the System.
  • Page 81 The Q-Gard® Pack is not installed correctly or it has been removed. The System stops operating. Verify that the Q-Gard® Pack is installed correctly. Contact Millipore SAS if the problem continues. QUANTUM® CARTRIDGE OUT The Quantum® Cartridge is not installed correctly or it has been removed.

  • Page 82: Alerts

    • an Alert message is displayed, • to read an Alert message, • to cancel an Alert and • shows a list of Alert messages. Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Topic See Page Alert information Summary of Alert messages Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 83: Alert Information

    Alarm are both present, then only the red LED is lit. When an Alert is shown, it is listed under the System Alerts LCD. To access the System Alerts LCD, see the Section View Operation. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 84 Alert information, Continued Viewing an Follow the steps below to view an Alert message. Alert Message Step Action Diagram Start in either READY or STANDBY Mode. Press Press Press Press Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 85 Example: Before cancelling, the Minor Alert message is <Replace POD Pak in 15 Days>. Main Display LEDs Main Display ê Follow the steps below to cancel a Minor Alert message. Step Action Diagram Press Press The display of the Minor Alert is Press cancelled. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 86 A Major Alert message can be cancelled using the Keypad. This is done in the same way that a Minor Alert message is cancelled. The display of the Major Alert is cancelled for 24 hours. It appears again after 24 hours unless the maintenance action is performed. Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 87 The Alert message has been cancelled but the cause of the message is still active. after cancelling Main Display LEDs Main Display ê Major Alert - The Alert message has been cancelled when the POD Pak has been replaced. consumable replaced Main Display LEDs Main Display ê Milli-Q® Reference System...

  • Page 88: Summary Of Alert Messages

    Q-Gard® Pack is < Set Point. Q-GARD® AND QUANTUM® The Q-Gard® Pack and Quantum® Cartridge are replaced together. Contact Millipore SAS about ordering a replacement Q-Gard® Pack and Quantum® Cartridge. NEXT CALIBRATION VISIT IN XX The System is prompting you that a DAYS Calibration Visit should be scheduled.
  • Page 89 Replace the Quantum® Cartridge. REPLACE UV 185 NM LAMP The System has determined that the UV 185 nm Lamp should be replaced. Contact Millipore SAS. REPLACE UV 185 NM LAMP IN XX The System has determined that the UV DAYS 185 nm Lamp should be replaced in XX days, where XX is 15, …, 1.

  • Page 90: Ordering Information

    Accessories Item Catalogue Number Cabinet Wall Mounting Bracket WMBSMT002 Feedwater Conductivity Cell ZFC0NDCL1 Footswitch (for Remote POD) ZMQSFTS01 Pressure Regulator ZFMQ000PR Remote POD ZMQSP0D02 Remote POD Wall Mounting Bracket WMBQP0D01 Water Sensor ZFWATDET4 Continued on next page Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 91 Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance/calibration will help you obtain the best performance from your Millipore SAS water purification system throughout its entire lifetime. Please contact your Millipore SAS representative to find the best options for your system including our maintenance programs. Milli-Q® Reference System...
  • Page 92 Milli-Q® Reference System - FTPF11373 - V 2.0, 03/2013...

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