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  • Page 1 User Manual Milli-Q Advantage A10 System...
  • Page 3 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 Service Representative should perform any work that needs to be done while the Milli-Q System is opened.
  • Page 4 In the event of a breach of the foregoing warranty, Millipore’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace, at its option, the applicable product or part thereof, provided the customer notifies Millipore promptly of any such breach.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Table of Contents ....................1 HAPTER NTRODUCTION Section 1-1 About this User Manual..................1 Section 1-2 About Millipore ....................1 ................2 HAPTER RODUCT NFORMATION Section 2-1 Overview of the Milli-Q Water System ............2 Section 2-2 Section 2-1 Overview of the Milli-Q Water System, Continued ......3 Section 2-3 Milli-Q Water Specifications................4...
  • Page 6 Summary of Alert messages ................. 109 Section 6-5 Summary of Alarm messages ............... 111 ................. 115 HAPTER RDERING NFORMATION Section 7-1 Catalogue Numbers for Consumables............115 Section 7-2 Catalogue Numbers for Accessories ............. 116 Section 7-3 Catalogue Numbers for Milli-Q Advantage A10 System......116...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    See the Business Card(s) on the inside cover of the User Manual binder. Internet The Millipore Internet site address can be used to submit a question to Millipore via electronic mail. The Millipore Internet site can be used to find addresses, telephone/fax numbers and other information.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Product Information

    RODUCT NFORMATION Chapter 2 Product Information Section 2-1 Overview of the Milli-Q Water System Milli-Q System Input or output connections Cabinet Not Used Power Entry (100 – 240 VAC) Feedwater Port Accessories Power (maximum 24 VDC) Water to Q-POD Dispenser PS/2 Connection (maximum 5 VDC) Water from Q-POD Dispenser...

  • Page 9: Section 2-1 Overview Of The Milli-Q Water System, Continued

    RODUCT NFORMATION Section 2-1 Overview of the Milli-Q Water System, Continued Q-POD Dispenser Printer PS/2 Footswitch Tubings Port Connections RC-Link PS/2 Cable Termination Plug Tubings...

  • Page 10: Milli-Q Water Specifications

    Q-Gard T1 Pack and a Quantum™ TEX Cartridge and the feedwater came from a Millipore RiOs™ Water System. The feedwater TOC value was < 50 ppb. The TOC of the Milli-Q Water can vary as a function of the feedwater TOC.

  • Page 11: Flow Diagram

    RODUCT NFORMATION Section 2-3 Flow Diagram The water flow through a Milli-Q System is shown here in a flow diagram. Diagram ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION Pump Quantum Cartridge Q-Gard Purification Pack POD Pak UV 185 nm Lamp A10 TOC Monitor Continued on next page...

  • Page 12: Flow Diagram, Continued

    Q-Gard T1 Pack The Q-Gard T1 Pack is used when the feedwater comes from RO, distillation or Electrodeionisation (EDI). An example of RO or EDI feedwater is the water coming from either a Millipore RiOs System or ® Elix Water Purification System.

  • Page 13: Flow Diagram

    RODUCT NFORMATION Section 2-3 Flow diagram, Continued The A10 TOC Monitor measures the Total Oxidizable Carbon (TOC) of the Milli-Q A10 TOC Water. Monitor The A10 TOC Monitor uses a small lamp during its TOC Analysis Mode. This is called the A10 Lamp.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    RODUCT NFORMATION Section 2-4 Technical Specifications Milli-Q Cabinet Dimensions Q-POD Dispenser Dimensions Continued on next page...

  • Page 15: Section 2-4 Technical Specifications, Continued

    TOC displayed value range 1 ppb – 999 ppb Flowmeter displayed value range 0.5 Lpm – 3 Lpm Please contact Millipore for a list of the Materials of Construction. Materials of Construction Noise Level Noise level = 47 dB at a distance of 1 meter.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Installation

    NSTALLATION Chapter 3 Installation Section 3-1 Installation Requirements Consumables The consumables needed for installation are listed below. Please note that these items are not included with the Milli-Q System. A Milli-Q System is comprised of a Milli-Q System Cabinet, a Q-POD Dispenser with RC-Link. In addition to the Milli-Q System, you need: 1 Q-Gard Pack 1 Quantum Cartridge...

  • Page 17: Installation Requirements

    NSTALLATION Section 3-1 Installation Requirements, Continued Feedwater Type of feedwater required Pre-treated water including one or several of the following technologies: RO; RO + EDI; RO + DI; Distillation; DI. Feedwater physical requirements Flowrate > 2 Lpm Pressure range 0.0 – 0.3 bar Connection thread size and connection 1/2 inch male GAZ (BSP, NPT) type...

  • Page 18: Assembling The Q-Pod Dispenser

    NSTALLATION Section 3-2 Assembling the Q-POD Dispenser Follow the steps below to assemble the Q-POD Dispenser. Procedure Step Action Result Open the Q-POD Dispenser box. Locate the Q-POD Base and the Q-POD Mast. Screw them together. Locate the Q-POD Arm. Press on the locking handle and slide the Q-POD Arm onto the Q- POD Mast.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Q-Pod Dispenser

    NSTALLATION Section 3-3 Connecting the Q-POD Dispenser The Q-POD Dispenser installation instructions in this User Manual are written for the Before you begin case of one Q-POD Dispenser being connected to the Milli-Q System Cabinet. If the Milli-Q System Cabinet is going to have two or three Q-POD Dispensers, then refer to the Insert document supplied with the Q-POD Dispenser.
  • Page 20 NSTALLATION Section 3-3 Connecting the Q-POD Dispenser, Continued When the Milli-Q System Cabinet is connected to one Q-POD Dispenser, both PS/2 RC-Link cable connections are used on the Q-POD Base. to the Q-POD Base One connection is used with the RC-Link cable. The other connection is used for the Termination Plug.
  • Page 21 NSTALLATION Section 3-3 Connecting the Q-POD Dispenser, Continued Follow the steps below to connect the RC-Link tubings to the Milli-Q System Cabinet. RC-Link tubings to the Step Action Result Milli-Q System Cabinet Locate Port 3 and Port 4 on the Milli-Q System Cabinet.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Feedwater Tubing

    NSTALLATION Section 3-4 Connecting the Feedwater tubing If the feedwater source is coming from a reservoir, then follow the steps below. From a reservoir Step Action Make sure the Milli-Q System Cabinet is located either beside or lower than the Reservoir. It is not recommended to locate the Reservoir below the Milli-Q System Cabinet.
  • Page 23 The Pressure Regulator is installed between the Inlet Strainer (now attached to the pipe end) and the Milli-Q System. Normally, the Millipore Pressure Regulator is pre-set to 0.1 bar and does not need adjustment. The setting of the Pressure Regulator should not exceed 0.3 bar while the Milli-Q System is dispensing water at maximum flow.

  • Page 24: Placing The Quick Reference Guide

    NSTALLATION Section 3-5 Placing the Quick Reference Guide Follow the steps below to place the Quick Reference Guide. Procedure Step Action Result Open the left door of the Milli-Q System Cabinet. Locate elastic bands attached to the inside of this door. Place the Quick Reference Guide here.
  • Page 25 NSTALLATION Section 3-6 Powering on the Milli-Q System, Continued The following table describes the first displays shown when the Milli-Q System is Displays shown Description Main Display Q-POD Display Milli-Q System powered. The Milli-Q System displays a TESTING INTEGRITY CHECK LCD for several seconds.

  • Page 26: Installing The Q-Gard Pack

    NSTALLATION Section 3-7 Installing the Q-Gard Pack Follow the steps below to install the Q-Gard Pack. Procedure Step Action Result Open the left door of the Milli-Q System Cabinet. Remove the covers on the 2 ports of the Q-Gard Pack. Look inside the ports.
  • Page 27 NSTALLATION Section 3-7 Installing the Q-Gard Pack, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Result Push on the bottom of the Q-Gard Pack. Push the Pack Locking Handle down. Close the left door. The Milli-Q System sees that a new Q-Gard Pack is installed. Press...

  • Page 28: Installing The Quantum Cartridge

    NSTALLATION Section 3-8 Installing the Quantum Cartridge Follow the steps below to install the Quantum Cartridge Procedure Step Action Result Open the right door of the Milli-Q System Cabinet. Remove the covers on the 2 ports of the Quantum Cartridge. Wet the O-rings with water.

  • Page 29: Rinsing The Milli-Q System

    NSTALLATION Section 3-9 Rinsing the Milli-Q System Installing the barbed fitting Step Action and clear tubing Locate the clear tubing and the barbed fitting from the Milli-Q System Accessories Bag. Screw the barbed fitting onto the Q-POD Dispenser. Do not use any white tape on the threads of the barbed fitting. An O-ring is located inside the Q-POD Dispenser.

  • Page 30: Cleaning The A10 Toc Monitor

    NSTALLATION Section 3-10 Cleaning the A10 TOC Monitor The A10 TOC Monitor should be cleaned when the Milli-Q System is installed. Introduction Go to Section 5-7 and follow the instructions about cleaning the A10 TOC Monitor. Section 3-11 Installing the POD Pak Introduction There are two things that need to be done when installing a POD Pak: the POD Pak needs to be installed on the Q-POD Dispenser...
  • Page 31 NSTALLATION Section 3-11 Installing the POD Pak, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Result Press Press Press Press Continued on next page...
  • Page 32 NSTALLATION Section 3-11 Installing the POD Pak, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Result Press Follow the instructions delivered with the new POD Pak. Dispense water for 5 minutes to flush out the Millipak Express 40 Filter. For other POD Paks, refer to the instructions. Press...

  • Page 33: Entering The Manager Menu

    NSTALLATION Section 3-12 Entering the Manager Menu The Manager Menu is a password-protected feature of the Milli-Q System Firmware. Introduction The Manager Menu is used to access features that are not used in day-to-day operation. Follow the steps below to enter the Manager Menu. Procedure Step Action...
  • Page 34 NSTALLATION Section 3-12 Entering the Manager Menu, Continued Procedure Step Action Result (continued) Repeat the steps above until the Login (USER) is entered. Select the tick on the LCD using the Keypad. Then use the Keypad. Press Enter in the Password. The Password is PASS Select the tick on the LCD using the Keypad.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Language

    NSTALLATION Section 3-13 Selecting the Language Follow the steps below to select the language. Procedure Step Action Result Go to STANDBY Mode. Press Press Select the language. Press Press...

  • Page 36: Setting The Date And Time

    NSTALLATION Section 3-14 Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date and time. Procedure Step Action Result Go to the MANAGER MENU. See Section 3-12 for information about how to enter the MANAGER MENU. Press Press Follow the instructions shown on the LCD.
  • Page 37 NSTALLATION Section 3-14 Setting the Date and Time, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Result Press Press...

  • Page 38: Calibrating The Milli-Q Water Flowrate

    NSTALLATION Section 3-15 Calibrating the Milli-Q Water flowrate The Milli-Q Water Flowrate should be calibrated when the system is installed. This Introduction calibration should be done with Q-POD Dispenser 1 in case there are multiple Q-POD Dispensers. You need a 1 Litre graduated cylinder before starting the Flow Calibration. The Flow Calibration Software is accessed from the MANAGER MENU Mode.
  • Page 39 NSTALLATION Section 3-15 Calibrating the Milli-Q Water flowrate, Continued Procedure Step Action Result (continued) Place a graduated cylinder under Q- POD Dispenser 1. Press Press Water dispenses automatically from Q-POD Dispenser 1. Wait until the Task Completion is completed Measure the amount of water (in ml) that was dispensed.

  • Page 40: Changing The Set Points

    NSTALLATION Section 3-16 Changing the Set Points Inside the MANAGER MENU is a section called Set Points. These are used to trigger Introduction the display of various Alerts or Alarms. Adjust a Set Point if needed. Follow the steps below to change a set point. Procedure Step Action...
  • Page 41 NSTALLATION Section 3-16 Changing the Set Points, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Result To adjust the Set Point, use the UP or DOWN keypad buttons. Press Press Continued on next page...
  • Page 42 NSTALLATION Section 3-16 Changing the Set Points, Continued Summary of Set Points Setpoint Purpose LCD messages related to this set point Milli-Q Feed Cond This set point is related to the If this value is exceeded, maximum feedwater then the Alert MILLI-Q conductivity value.
  • Page 43 NSTALLATION Section 3-16 Changing the Set Points, Continued Summary of Set Points Setpoint Purpose LCD messages related (continued) to this set point BioPak This set point is used to If the BioPak Ultrafilter has indicate that the BioPak been installed for x-14 Days Ultrafilter should (where x is the set point),...

  • Page 44: Other Settings

    NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings Inside the MANAGER MENU, the following settings can be adjusted if needed: Introduction Units Temperature Compensation MQ Recirc Mode POD Flow Stop Buzzer ID and Password User Parameters Units This setting is used to change: the units of Milli-Q Water quality between M .cm (units of resistivity) and S/cm (units of conductivity) the reservoir water level units between % full, Litres and Gallons...
  • Page 45 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued Units (continued) Step Action Result Press Press Select Tank Volume. Change the Units of Tank Volume using the UP or DOWN keypad buttons. Press 2 x Continued on next page...
  • Page 46 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued It is possible to show non-temperature compensated resistivity or non-temperature Temperature compensated conductivity. Temperature compensation is a way of standardising compensation resistivity or conductivity to measurements that would be seen if the water temperature was 25 C.
  • Page 47 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued Temperature compensation Step Action Result (continued) Select NTC. Press Press Continued on next page...
  • Page 48 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued The table below is a summary of the temperature compensation modes. Temperature compensation Mode Description (continued) The temperature compensation is off. displayed resistivity conductivity temperature compensated (Non Temperature The temperature of the water is shown at the same time Compensation) as the non-temperature compensated resistivity or conductivity value.
  • Page 49 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued The MQ Recirc Mode parameter is a setting for how many minutes, per hour of READY Mode, the Milli-Q System recirculates water internally. This is done to insure optimal Recirculation water quality. Mode Follow the steps below to adjust the MQ Recirc Mode if needed. Step Action Result...
  • Page 50 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued Recirculation Step Action Result Mode (continued) Adjust the Automatic Recirculation Time using the UP or DOWN keypad buttons. Press Press Continued on next page...
  • Page 51 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued If you press the Q-POD Dispenser Plunger all the way down and release, then the Q- POD Flow Stop POD Dispenser is locked while dispensing at high flow. It continues to dispense until it POD Flow automatically stops.
  • Page 52 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued POD Flow Stop Step Action Result (continued) Press Yes: Select Yes if you want to set the time to automatically stop dispensing water. Select No if you do not want the Milli-Q System to set the time to automatically stop dispensing water.
  • Page 53 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued POD Flow Stop Step Action Result (continued) NOTE: If the timer is already set to Yes, then input the timer as shown here. Select Adjust Timer. Press Adjust the Time using the UP or DOWN keypad buttons.
  • Page 54 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued The Buzzer sounds when there is an Alarm or Alert message. It is possible to change Buzzer which type of message turns the Buzzer on. For example, it is possible to turn on the Buzzer only with an Alarm message.
  • Page 55 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued Buzzer (continued) Step Action Result Press Press Continued on next page...
  • Page 56 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued The LOGIN and PASSWORD can be changed. ID and Password The default Login is USER. The default Password is PASS. The LOGIN and PASSWORD have a maximum length of 4 alphanumeric characters. Follow the steps below to change the LOGIN and PASSWORD if needed. Step Action Result...
  • Page 57 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued ID and Step Action Result Password Repeat the previous steps until the (continued) Login is completed. Select the tick on the LCD using the Keypad. Press Enter the new Password. Note: The Password is not actually shown on the LCD.
  • Page 58 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued The User Parameters LCD is used to change various data that appears on reports. An User example of a report would be a History Printout from the Milli-Q. Parameters A list of the User Parameters is shown here: Company Name City User 1...
  • Page 59 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued User Step Action Result Parameters Select the parameter you want to (continued) input. For example, Company Name is chosen. Press Select the first letter using the Keypad. Press Now input the rest of the Company Name.
  • Page 60 NSTALLATION Section 3-17 Other settings, Continued User Parameters Step Action Result (continued) Select the tick on the LCD using the Keypad. Press The Company Name is now entered. If desired, repeat the previous steps other parameters. Press 2 x...

  • Page 61: Registering Uv And A10 Lamps Lifetime

    NSTALLATION Section 3-18 Registering UV and A10 Lamps lifetime The UV 185 nm Lamp and the A10 Lamp have to be registered during the installation of Introduction the Milli-Q System. NOTE Before doing this, make sure that the Date and Time have been set. Procedure for Follow the steps below to register the UV Lamp lifetime.
  • Page 62 NSTALLATION Section 3-18 Registering UV and A10 Lamps lifetime, Continued Procedure for the UV Lamp Step Action Result (continued) Press Press Press The UV Lamp is now registered. Press Continued on next page...
  • Page 63 NSTALLATION Section 3-18 Registering UV and A10 Lamps lifetime, Continued Procedure for the A10 Lamp Step Action Result Press Choose Install A10 Lamp. Press Press Press Press The A10 Lamp is now registered.

  • Page 64: Chapter 4 Using The Milli-Q System

    -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Chapter 4 Using the Milli-Q System Section 4-1 Main Display and Keypad Keypad - The RIGHT Keypad button is described below. RIGHT Display Action Result Press Keypad - LEFT The LEFT Keypad button is described below. Display Action Result...
  • Page 65 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-1 Main Display and Keypad, Continued The DOWN Keypad button is described below. Keypad – DOWN Display Action Result Press The VALIDATE Keypad button is described below. Keypad - VALIDATE Step Action Result Press...

  • Page 66: Software Map

    -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-2 Software Map...

  • Page 67: Standby Mode And Ready Mode

    -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-3 STANDBY Mode and READY Mode STANDBY STANDBY Mode is selected before attempting maintenance on the Milli-Q System. Mode It is not possible to dispense water in STANDBY Mode. In STANDBY Mode, pressing the Q-POD Dispenser Plunger down allows the Milli-Q System to depressurise.
  • Page 68 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-3 STANDBY Mode and READY Mode, Continued STANDBY Mode to Display Action Result READY Mode Press READY Mode to STANDBY Display Action Result Mode Press...

  • Page 69: Dispensing Water

    -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-4 Dispensing water Adjusting the Press here and hold. Move the Q-POD height of the Dispenser up and down. Q-POD Dispenser To dispense water, press down on the Q-POD Dispenser plunger while in READY Using the Mode.
  • Page 70 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-4 Dispensing water, Continued It is possible to volumetrically dispense water from the Q-POD Dispenser in Volumetric amounts of 0.1 Litre, 0.25 L, 0.50 L, 0.75 L, 1 L, 1.25 L, 1.5 L, 1.75 L, 2 L, Dispensing 2.25 L, ..., 4.75 L, 5 L, 6 L, 7 L, ..., 60 Litre.
  • Page 71 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-4 Dispensing water, Continued Volumetric Dispensing Step Action Result Procedure (continued) When the volumetric dispensing is finished, the Q-POD Display will look like this for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, the Q-POD Display will look like this. To cancel volumetric dispensing, press the bottom shown below at any time.

  • Page 72: Viewing And Printing Water Quality

    -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-5 Viewing and Printing Water Quality Viewing the Follow the steps below to view the Water Quality. Water Quality Step Action Result Make sure the Milli-Q System is in READY Mode. Press Press Press Note: The Milli-Q Water quality values are shown.
  • Page 73 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-5 Viewing and Printing Water Quality, Continued The printer cable needs to terminate in a 25 pin male parallel printer port connection. Connecting the It plugs into the base of the Q-POD Dispenser. printer cable Follow the steps below to print from the Main Display.
  • Page 74 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-5 Viewing and Printing Water Quality, Continued Printing from the Main Step Action Result Display (continued) The printing has finished. Press 3 x Printing from In READY Mode, press the Printer Keypad button on the Q-POD Keypad. It may the Q-POD take a few minutes for the printout to begin.

  • Page 75: Q-Pod Display And Keypad

    Pack used replacement Quantum Cartridge Consumable Blinking – Status Cartridge needs Cartridge out Pack not used Pack used replacement UV 185 nm Lamp status Blinking - check UV 185 nm Lamp, contact Millipore or Lamp needs replacement Continued on next page...
  • Page 76 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-6 Q-Pod Display and Keypad, Continued Alert and Alarm Alarm Symbol – immediate action Alert Symbol – maintenance is needed. Symbols required. Water quality See MAINTENANCE Chapter. specification or hardware problem. Water dispensing not available. Another Q-POD Dispenser is dispensing.

  • Page 77: Printing The System History

    -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-7 Printing the System History Procedure Follow the steps below to print the System History. Step Action Result Go to the MANAGER MENU. Section 3-12 more information. Press Press Press Enter the date and time. Continued on next page...
  • Page 78 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-7 Printing the System History, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Result Press Enter the End Date (not shown here). It is recommended to print a maximum of one month at a time. Press Press Press Continued on next page...
  • Page 79 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-7 Printing the System History, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Result When the printing is done, the LCD looks like this. Press 3 x...

  • Page 80: Viewing Operation

    -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-8 Viewing Operation Introduction VIEW OPERATION allows you to see the status of major components. Under the View Operation LCD, the following views can be selected: System Operation System Alerts System Alarms System Measures Follow the steps below to go to the View Operation LCD.
  • Page 81 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-8 Viewing Operation, Continued System Alerts An example Alert is shown here. This is an Alert that is currently being displayed on the bottom of the Main Display in READY or STANDBY Mode. When the timer for the UV 185 nm Lamp is reset, then this Alert is no longer...
  • Page 82 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-8 Viewing Operation, Continued System Measures Various measurements related to the Milli-Q System are shown here. To see the UV 185 nm Lamp measurement, Press...

  • Page 83: Viewing Consumables Status

    -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-9 Viewing Consumables Status Introduction Consumables Status allows you to see information related to the various consumables. Procedure Follow the steps below to view Consumables Status. Step Action Result Start in READY Menu. Press Select the consumable that you would like to see information about.
  • Page 84 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-9 Viewing Consumables Status, Continued UV 185 nm The UV 185 nm Lamp status is shown. Lamp A10 Lamp The A10 Lamp status is shown. POD Pak The POD Pak status on Q-POD Dispenser 1 is shown.

  • Page 85: Calling Millipore

    Introduction Call Millipore allows you to see contact information. A Millipore Service Representative can put this information into the Milli-Q System. Procedure Follow the steps below to view information under Call Millipore. Step Action Result Start in READY Menu. Press Select the type of contact you would like information about.

  • Page 86: Viewing Service Tracking

    Viewing Service Tracking Introduction Service Tracking allows you to see service information about the Milli-Q System. A Millipore Service Representative can put this information into the Milli-Q System. Procedure Follow the steps below to view information under Service Tracking. Step...

  • Page 87: Viewing Information

    -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-12 Viewing Information Introduction INFORMATION allows you to view: Flow Schematic information Version information Serial Number and other information Procedure Follow the steps below to see view information. Step Action Result Start in READY Menu. Press Select the section you would like to see information about.
  • Page 88 -Q S SING THE ILLI YSTEM Section 4-12 Viewing Information, Continued The Flow Schematic information is a display of the major components of the Milli-Q Flow Schematic System. Step Action Result Start in INFORMATION. Press Press The Keypad can be used to access more Flow Schematic information.
  • Page 89 Version Step Action Result Start in INFORMATION. Press The Catalogue Number, Serial Number and other information are shown here. The System Serial Number is something you should reference when you contact Millipore. Information Step Action Result Start in INFORMATION. Press...

  • Page 90: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    AINTENANCE Chapter 5 Maintenance Section 5-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Item When How to needed When prompted to by an LCD Q-Gard Pack Replacement See Section 5-2. message. When prompted to by an LCD Quantum Cartridge Replacement See Section 5-3. message. When prompted to by an LCD POD Pak Replacement...

  • Page 91: Replacing The Q-Gard Pack

    AINTENANCE Section 5-2 Replacing the Q-Gard Pack When The Q-Gard Pack should be replaced when one of the following Alert or Alarm messages is displayed. Alert message = REPLACE Q-GARD PACK, or Alarm message = MILLI-Q RES < SP, REPLACE Q-GARD AND QUANTUM Follow the steps below to remove the Q-Gard Pack.
  • Page 92 AINTENANCE Section 5-2 Replacing the Q-Gard Pack, Continued Removal Procedure Step Action Result (continued) Open the Milli-Q System left door. Lift up the Pack Locking Handle. Remove the used Q-Gard Pack. The system will indicate that the Q-Gard Pack is removed. Continued on next page...
  • Page 93 AINTENANCE Section 5-2 Replacing the Q-Gard Pack, Continued Follow the steps below to install the Q-Gard Pack. Installation procedure Step Action Result Remove the covers on the 2 ports of the Q-Gard Pack. Look inside the ports. Make sure the rubber O- rings are firmly in place.
  • Page 94 AINTENANCE Section 5-2 Replacing the Q-Gard Pack, Continued Installation procedure Step Action Result (continued) The Milli-Q System sees that a new Q-Gard Pack is installed. Push the Pack Locking Handle down. Close the left door. Press The Q-Gard Pack needs to be rinsed out after it is installed. See ‘Rinsing’ in Section Rinsing 5-3.

  • Page 95: Replacing The Quantum Cartridge

    AINTENANCE Section 5-3 Replacing the Quantum Cartridge When The Quantum Cartridge should be replaced when one of the following Alert or Alarm messages is displayed. Alert message = REPLACE Q-GARD PACK Alarm message = MILLI-Q RES < SP, REPLACE Q-GARD AND QUANTUM Follow the steps below to remove the Quantum Cartridge.
  • Page 96 AINTENANCE Section 5-3 Replacing the Quantum Cartridge, Continued Follow the steps below to install the Quantum Cartridge. Installation procedure Step Action Result Remove the covers on the 2 ports of the Quantum Cartridge. Wet O-rings with water. Install the Quantum Cartridge into the Pack Adapter as shown.
  • Page 97 AINTENANCE Section 5-3 Replacing the Quantum Cartridge, Continued The Quantum Cartridge and the Q-Gard Pack need to be rinsed out after they are Rinsing installed. procedure Step Action Locate the clear tubing and barbed fitting from the Accessories Bag. Screw the barbed fitting onto the Q-POD Dispenser. Push the clear tubing onto the barbed fitting.

  • Page 98: Replacing The Pod Pak

    AINTENANCE Section 5-4 Replacing the POD Pak Replacement One possible reason for a decrease in Milli-Q Water flowrate is a clogged POD Pak. based on The POD Pak should be replaced when it appears to be clogged. Make sure the POD flowrate Pak is not air-locked.
  • Page 99 AINTENANCE Section 5-4 Replacing the POD Pak, Continued Installing the POD Pak (continued) Press Press Press Follow the instructions delivered with the new POD Pak. Dispense water for 5 minutes to flush out the Millipak Express 40 Filter. For other POD Paks, refer to the instructions. Press...

  • Page 100: Replacing The Uv 185 Nm Lamp

    Alert message = REPLACE UV 185 NM LAMP. Replacement It is recommended to have a Millipore Field Service Representative change the UV 185 nm Lamp. The replacement of the UV 185 nm Lamp involves removing the cover of the system. The instructions for replacing the UV 185 nm Lamp are not included in this User Manual.

  • Page 101: Cleaning The A10 Toc Monitor

    AINTENANCE Section 5-7 Cleaning the A10 TOC Monitor Introduction The A10 TOC Monitor cleaning is recommended when: A new Q-Gard Pack or Quantum Cartridge is installed, the TOC values are fluctuating, or the TOC values are higher than normally seen Follow the steps below to clean the A10 TOC Monitor.

  • Page 102: Cleaning The Inlet Strainer

    AINTENANCE Section 5-7 Cleaning the A10 TOC Monitor, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Result Press When the A10 CLEANING Mode has finished, the Milli-Q System automatically goes into READY Mode. Section 5-8 Cleaning the Inlet Strainer The purpose of the Inlet Strainer is to prevent a large particle from entering the Introduction Milli-Q System.
  • Page 103 AINTENANCE Section 5-8 Cleaning the Inlet Strainer, Continued Follow the steps below to clean the Inlet Strainer Procedure Step Action Result Go to STANDBY Mode. Select Menu. Press Press Press Unscrew the Inlet Strainer from the feedwater supply. Detach the tubing on the other end of the Inlet Strainer.
  • Page 104 AINTENANCE Section 5-8 Cleaning the Inlet Strainer, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Result Press Press 3 x...

  • Page 105: Chapter 6 Alarms And Alerts

    LARMS AND LERTS Chapter 6 Alarms and Alerts Section 6-1 Overview of Alert and Alarm messages Alert An Alert message corresponds to a maintenance request. Most of the Alert messages are related to the changing of a consumable. A list of Alert messages can be found in Section 6-4.

  • Page 106: Viewing And Cancelling Alert Messages

    LARMS AND LERTS Section 6-2 Viewing and cancelling Alert messages Main Display An Alert message is shown on the bottom of the Main Display. In this example, the Alert message REPLACE A10 LAMP IN 15 DAYS scrolls across the bottom of the LCD. The yellow LED is lit steadily when an Alert message is shown.
  • Page 107 LARMS AND LERTS Section 6-2 Viewing and cancelling Alert messages, Continued Follow the steps below to view an Alert message. Viewing an Alert Message Step Action Result Start either READY STANDBY Mode. Press Press Press Press Continued on next page...
  • Page 108 LARMS AND LERTS Section 6-2 Viewing and cancelling Alert messages, Continued A Minor alert message can be cancelled by: Cancelling a Minor Alert Performing the maintenance action (i.e. replace consumable), message using the Keypad (see below), or procedure a Major Alert message is shown. This eliminates the Minor Alert message. Example: Before cancelling, the Minor Alert message is Replace A10 Lamp in 15 Days.
  • Page 109 LARMS AND LERTS Section 6-2 Viewing and cancelling Alert messages, Continued The Alert message has been cancelled when the A10 lamp has been replaced. Minor Alert - consumable Main Display Q-POD Display LEDs Main Display replaced ê A Major Alert message can be cancelled by: Cancelling a Major Alert Performing the maintenance action (i.e.
  • Page 110 LARMS AND LERTS Section 6-2 Viewing and cancelling Alert messages, Continued The Alert message has been cancelled when the A10 lamp has been replaced. Major Alert - consumable Main Display Q-POD Display LEDs Main Display replaced ê...

  • Page 111: Viewing And Cancelling Alarm Messages

    It is not recommended to use the Milli-Q System when an Alarm message is shown. what to do? See Section 6-5 or contact Millipore when an Alarm message is shown. The Alarm message is shown superimposed on the Main Display.
  • Page 112 LARMS AND LERTS Section 6-3 Viewing and cancelling Alarm messages, Continued When an Alarm is shown, then it is listed under the System Alarms LCD. To access System Alarms the System Alarms LCD, see Section 4-8 (View Operation). Viewing an Follow the steps below to view an Alarm message.
  • Page 113 LARMS AND LERTS Section 6-3 Viewing and cancelling Alarm messages, Continued The display of an Alarm Stop message (i.e. Q-Gard Pack out) can only be cancelled Cancelling an by fixing the cause of the Alarm. It is not possible to cancel the display of an Alarm Alarm Stop Stop message.
  • Page 114 Alarm is fixed. Alarm – after Main Display Q-POD Display LEDs Main Display cancelling ê Now suppose a Millipore Service Representative fixes the Alarm. Alarm – fixed Main Display Q-POD Display LEDs Main Display ê...

  • Page 115: Summary Of Alert Messages

    2. See Section 5-6. 1. The Milli-Q System is prompting you that the A10 Lamp should REPLACE A10 LAMP Minor be replaced in XX Days. IN XX DAYS 2. Contact Millipore about ordering a replacement A10 Lamp. Continued on next page...
  • Page 116 REPLACE UV 185 Minor Lamp should be replaced in XX Days. NM LAMP IN XX DAYS 2. Contact Millipore about ordering a replacement UV 185 nm Lamp. 1. The Milli-Q System has determined that a Service Visit is SERVICE VISIT Major overdue.

  • Page 117: Summary Of Alarm Messages

    TOC Analysis is done during this time. If the new TOC value is satisfactory, then proceed to use the Milli-Q Water. Contact Millipore if the A10 ERROR returns after 1 hour. 1. A10 PCB A/D converter defective. Unplug the power...
  • Page 118 TOC Analysis is done during this time. If the new TOC value is satisfactory, then proceed to use the Milli-Q Water. Contact Millipore if the A10 ERROR returns after 1 hour. 1. The TOC sample oxidation was not completed in the...
  • Page 119 1. The Milli-Q System does not recognise the type of Q-Gard INCORRECT Q- Alarm Stop Pack being installed. GARD PACK 2. Contact Millipore. 1. The Milli-Q System does not recognise the type of INCORRECT Alarm Stop Quantum Cartridge being installed.
  • Page 120 2. What to do. Milli-Q System 1. The Milli-Q Water resistivity is out of measurement range. MILLI-Q RES > Not Alarm Stop 2. Contact Millipore. The Milli-Q Water temperature is out of measurement MILLI-Q T < MIN Not Alarm Stop range.

  • Page 121: Chapter 7 Ordering Information

    RDERING NFORMATION Chapter 7 Ordering Information Section 7-1 Catalogue Numbers for Consumables ONSUMABLE ATALOGUE UMBER OMMENTS A10 Lamp ZFA10UVM1 1/box BioPak Ultrafilter CDUFBI001 1/box Millipak Express 40 Filter MPGP04001 1/box (¼ inch GAZ female connection) 1/box, used for RO, Elix, Milli-RX™, Milli- Q-Gard T1 Pack QGARDT1X1 ®...

  • Page 122: Catalogue Numbers For Accessories

    Water Sensor ZFWATDET4 Section 7-3 Catalogue Numbers for Milli-Q Advantage A10 System YSTEM ATALOGUE UMBER Milli-Q Advantage A10 System (without Q-POD) Z00Q0V0T0 Q-POD Dispenser ZMQSP0D01 A Milli-Q Advantage A10 Water Purification System is designed to use universal voltage (100-230 V 10%).

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