ViVitro Labs SuperPump AR Series User Manual

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AR Series

Document No. 17476-C

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Page 2 Publisher. Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to ViVitro Labs Inc., 455 Boleskine Rd., Victoria BC, V8Z 1E7, Canada, tel (250) 388 3531, fax (250) 483 1975, e-mail: support@vivitrolabs.com.
Page 3 Academic Research ViVitro Labs is a leading vendor to academic labs worldwide. Hundreds of citations refer to the use of ViVitro Labs’ equipment. For example, the ViVitro Labs SuperPump has become a worldwide standard for the generation of physiological pressure waveforms in academic research applications.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Piston Seal Leakage ....................15 Piston Seal Replacement ..................15 Specifications ........................19 Pressure Limits ......................20 Mounting Details ......................22 10.1 Mounting Feet Bolt Pattern ..................22 10.2 Pump Cylinder Mounting Face Bolt Pattern ............22 Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 4 of 22...
Page 5: Cautions And Warnings
• Do not attempt to service the product beyond what has been described in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 5 of 22...
Page 6: About The Superpump Ar
The SuperPump provides maximum operator control with precision accuracy. The Pump can be controlled by preconfigured waveforms or by customizable ViVitest software input. Features The SuperPump AR series from ViVitro Labs Inc. features include:  Piston-in-cylinder Pump head design ...
Page 7: Installation
Retain the shipping carton and packing materials for possible re-shipment. Inspect the system components for damage. If there is evidence of damage contact the carrier, initiate a damage claim, and inform ViVitro Labs. The SuperPump arrives pre-assembled with the following parts: ...
Page 8: Electrical Requirements
All equipment be checked for correct fuse ratings prior to use. See section 3.4. Fuses When using the ViVitro Labs SuperPump with 220V – 240V power, the Controller fuses must be replaced with the 2A fuses provided. If the Controller is being used with 100V – 127V power, the 4A fuses shipped in the device must be used.
Page 9: Operating The Superpump
If the Pump is not connected to the Controller when the system is powered on, Pump Error will be displayed. Power off the Controller, connect the Pump cable, and power the Controller on to clear the error. Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 9 of 22...
Page 10: Front Panel
ViVitest when the SuperPump is used as part of the Pulse Duplicator  Motor: Cable connection to the Pump  Cooling vent  Power input: Power cord connector, fuse holder and main power on/off Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 10 of 22...
Page 11: Select Waveform
To adjust the delay turn the dial until the correct delay is displayed and then press the dial. The Sync Pulse Delay may be adjusted from 0 to 2000ms. A 0ms delay will trigger as the piston crosses forward across the home position. Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 11 of 22...
Page 12: Cycle Count - Totalizer
0.0 % Gain 73.4 ml/Stroke <-Resume Stop-> Pressing the Menu dial (left) will resume Pumping at the displayed ml/Stroke stroke volume. Pressing the Amplitude dial (right) will home the Pump. Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 12 of 22...
Page 13: Waveforms
Pump error will result. In this case either the maximum slope of the waveform must be reduced or the frequency or amplitude must be reduced. Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 13 of 22...
Page 14: Faults And Alarms
2. Check that the cables are properly connected 3. Ensure that the Pump is free of mechanical interference and damage 4. Turn the Controller on and allow it to initialize normally 5. If the alarm persists, contact ViVitro Labs 0.0 % Gain 0.0 ml/Stroke Pump Error! See section 9 for information on the SuperPump AR pressure limits.
Page 15: Maintenance And Cleaning
1. Remove the three #6-32 x ¾” screws located on the front of the piston and remove the SuperPump Piston Cap (09533) and O-Ring (09534). #6-32 x ¾” SHCS Piston Cap Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 15 of 22...
Page 16 5. Remove the M10 nut and lockwasher from the front of the piston. 6. Remove the SuperPump Piston (09532) from the rod end. Piston (09532) Piston Seal (SPM043.1) Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 16 of 22...
Page 17 M10 Nut and Lock Washer 12. Push the Glass Cylinder (SPM042) onto the Pump. Ensure that the piston does not come close to the sharp edge of the glass cylinder. Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 17 of 22...
Page 18 SuperPump Piston Cap (09533) (if not already inserted). 18. Fasten the SuperPump Piston Cap (09533) to the SuperPump Piston with three #6-32 x ¾” SHCS (HCM079). The SuperPump is now ready to resume operation. Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 18 of 22...
Page 19: Specifications
10 to 35ºC Operating Humidity 15 to 75% Operating pressure (elevation) 70-106 kPa Shipping/Storage Temperature -20 to 50 ºC Shipping/Storage Humidity 15 to 95% No restriction on pressure during shipping/storage Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 19 of 22...
Page 20: Pressure Limits
Controller screen will begin to drop after a short period of operation. This will be accompanied with a noticeable drop in peak pressure as well as a ‘clipping’ of the peaks of the dl/dt signal from the Controller. Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 20 of 22...
Page 21 If it is suspected that the current/pressure limit is being reached, it is recommended to monitor the pressure being generated at the outlet of the piston. This will help establish whether the system is being operated near conditions shown on the graph above. Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 21 of 22...
Page 22: Mounting Details
SuperPump AR System User Manual 10 Mounting Details 10.1 Mounting Feet Bolt Pattern 10.2 Pump Cylinder Mounting Face Bolt Pattern Document No. 17476-C © ViVitro Labs Inc. 2018 Page 22 of 22...