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Shimadzu CBM-20A Instruction Manual

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FOR SHIMADZU HIGH PERFORMANCE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL (brief manual)
Read the instruction manual thoroughly before you use the product.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
SYSTEM CONTROLLER
LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH
CBM-20A/20Alite
228-30847C
Mar. 2006

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  • Page 1 228-30847C Mar. 2006 SYSTEM CONTROLLER FOR SHIMADZU HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH CBM-20A/20Alite INSTRUCTION MANUAL (brief manual) Read the instruction manual thoroughly before you use the product. Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
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  • Page 3: Cbm-20A Instruction Manual (Brief Manual

    This document. First read through this. This volume contains the basic methods of use, warnings, and maintenance notices. CBM-20A Instruction Manual (detailed manual) [PDF Instruction Manual] The CD-ROM provided with this product contains the detailed Instruction Manual in PDF file format. The detailed Instruction Manual contains information on application operations, error messages, installation, validation, etc.

  • Page 4: Content Of The Cd-Rom

    Internet Explorer 6 SP1 Japanese <Manual> <EN> CBM-20A_Brief_en.pdf Instruction Manual (brief manual) English CBM-20A_Detail_en.pdf Instruction Manual (detailed manual) English Instruction Manual (brief manual) Japanese <JP> CBM-20A_Brief_jp.pdf CBM-20A_Detail_jp.pdf Instruction Manual (detailed manual) Japanese Please refer to the readme file for additional information. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • To ensure safe operation, read the Safety Instructions before using the instrument. COPYRIGHT • ©2004-2006 Shimadzu Corporation. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from Shimadzu Corporation. Since Shimadzu products are frequently upgraded and improved, information in this publication is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 6: Warranty And After-Sales Service

    Introduction Warranty and After-Sales Service Warranty Validity Please consult your Shimadzu representative for information about the extent of the warranty. Term The manufacturer will provide free replacement parts for, or repair free of charge, any instrument that fails during the warranty period, if the cause can be attributed to a defect in manufacturing.
  • Page 7 Instruction Manual (detailed manual) "7 Hardware Validation" Hardware Validation This is a contract under which a qualified Shimadzu-approved engineer performs periodic component and system validation, and provides reports of Contract the results. Details of the contract can be obtained from your Shimadzu representative. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Application Precautions WARNING This instrument is a system controller for use with a high performance liquid chromatography system. Use this instrument ONLY for the intended purpose. Using this instrument for any other purpose could cause accidents. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 9: Installation Site Precautions

    CAUTION • The weight of the CBM-20A is 5.5 kg. During installation, consider the entire weight combined with other LC components. The lab table on which this instrument is installed should be strong enough to support the total weight of the LC system.

  • Page 10: Installation Precautions

    The cord could be damaged, resulting in fire, electrical shock or malfunction. If the cord becomes damaged, contact your Shimadzu representative immediately. • Do not modify the cord in any way. Do not bend it excessively or pull on it.
  • Page 11 It could break the reservoir bottles and cause injury. • Do not use flammable sprays (hair sprays, insecticide sprays, etc.) near the instrument. They could ignite and cause a fire. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 12: Precautions For Instrument Inspection, Maintenance, Adjustment And Care

    • Never remove the main cover. This may cause injury or malfunction of the instrument. The main cover does not need to be removed for routine maintenance, inspection and adjustment. Have your Shimadzu representative perform any repairs requiring removal of the main cover.

  • Page 13: Action For Environment

    WEEE Mark Contact Shimadzu service representative when the equipment has reached the end of its life. They will advise you regarding the equipment take-back. With your co-operation we are aiming to reduce contamination from waste electronic and electrical equipment and preserve natural resource through re-use and recycling.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Contents Instruction Manuals ....................I CBM-20A Instruction Manual (brief manual) ............I CBM-20A Instruction Manual (detailed manual) [PDF Instruction Manual] .....I Installing Internet Explorer ..................I Content of the CD-ROM ..................II Introduction....................... III Warranty and After-Sales Service ................IV Safety Instructions ....................VI Application Precautions ..................
  • Page 15 Selecting the Unit-name Allocation Method ..........3-12 Chapter 4 Basic Operation Overall Flow of Operation ................4-1 Starting the System Components ..............4-2 Starting Internet Explorer and Connecting to the CBM-20A ......4-2 Logging In and Displaying the "Analysis" Tab Page........4-2 Creating Method Files...................4-3 4.5.1 Selecting Method Files................
  • Page 16 Displaying the "Maintenance" Tab Page............ 5-6 5.2.2 "Maintenance" Tab Page Display............... 5-6 Periodic Inspection and Maintenance ............5-7 5.3.1 Periodic Inspection and Maintenance ............5-7 5.3.2 Exterior Cleaning..................5-7 Error Message ....................5-8 5.4.1 Errors at Power ON..................5-8 5.4.2 Operating Errors..................5-8 Contents-3 CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Configuration

    PC. It is also possible to process the data at the Chromatopac by liking the system controller to a Chromatopac. • Connecting to a Shimadzu data-processing workstation allows the user to set analysis conditions, execute analysis, monitor the system and process the data all from a remote •...

  • Page 18: Equipment Required For Connecting To The Network

    Web browser. The system controller can also be connected to a Shimadzu workstation using the TCP/IP protocol. The hardware requirements for using the Web browser and connecting to the network are described below.

  • Page 19: Component Parts

    120 V power supply, and -38 a 220-240 V power supply. These 2-digit figures refer to the last two digits in the product number of the instrument. -31 is for products destined for Japan, while -32 and -38 are for use in other countries. CBM-20A(228-45012) Part Part No.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Parts

    PCB ASSY, CBM-20A MAIN 228-45650-91 CBM-20A and CBM-20Alite PCB ASSY, CBM-20A OPT8 228-45651-91 CBM-20A only PCB ASSY, CBM-20A OPT4 228-45652-91 CBM-20A option CBM-20A only (equipped with power PCB ASSY, CBM-20A PWSW 228-45653-91 switch) Panel ASSY, CBM-20A 228-45654-91 CBM-20A only Specifications 1.4.1 CBM-20A...

  • Page 21: Specifications For External Connections

    1. Used for start, stop, or error output. Can also be set from a program. 2. The optional CBM-20A OPT4 is required. 3. When a Chromatopac is connected to the optical link (PAC) connector, an RS-232C connector cannot be used.
  • Page 22 The components and options that can be controlled from the system controller are given in the following table. Connectable HPLC Components Maximum number of LC-10A Series LC-10Avp connectable units LC-20A Series etc. Series (See note 1.) CBM-20A CBM-20Alite LC-10AD LC-10AT LC-10Ai LC-10AS Solvent LC-20AB LC-10ADvp LC-8A Delivery...

  • Page 23: Control Specifications

    Control of column Setting items • Maximum • Maximum oven temperature temperature • Detector wavelength • Detector • Recorder range wavelength • Polarity Control of detector Setting items • Time constant • Time constant • Lamp replacement • Scan etc. etc. CBM-20A/20Alite...
  • Page 24 There is a memory-check function that operates at startup. Connecting to other units with an optical cable makes it possible to perform error monitoring for the following items: • Maximum/minimum pressure Safety measures • Maximum oven temperature • Lamp current • Error monitoring for motor rotation CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Parts Identification And Function

    2.1 Front Cover Parts Identification and Function Front Cover CBM-20A Run indicator Connection indicator Status indicator Power switch Press in Press again (power ON) (power OFF) Fig. 2.1 Name Description Run indicator Turns ON when analysis starts and turns OFF when analysis stops.

  • Page 26: Back

    AC output connectors linked to the power switch. They can be used to supply power to (AC OUT) Shimadzu HPLCs (SIL-10A Series, FRC-10A, Sub-controllers). Do not use them for any other application. Display the status of connection to the network using LED indicators.
  • Page 27 100M:Turns ON when operating at 100 Mbps. (100M/ACT/LINK) ACT :Turns ON when exchanging data. LINK :Turns ON when linked to the network. Ethernet connector Connector for connecting to the network. (ETHERNET) Initialization button (INIT) Push to initialize the system controller or clear errors. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 28: Applications And Windows

    "Login" and "Error" windows that are displayed when operating the system controller are described in the following section. "Group Monitor" application P.2-6 "Group Monitor" application P.2-6 "Login" window P.2-8 "Login" window P.2-8 "System Check" application P.5-1 "Group Settings" application P.3-1 "Analysis Execution" application P.2-7 CBM-20A/20Alite...
  • Page 29 "Gradient Curve" window, "Load File" window, "Save File" window "Advanced Shutdown Settings" window, "Startup "Queue" tab page Advanced Settings" Window "System Check" application "Error" window "Group settings" application "Group Information" tab page "System Administration" tab page "Advanced Settings" window "User Management" tab page CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 30: Group Monitor" Application

    • "Maintenance" tab page All pages are accessible by clicking the tabs. The "Status" tab page remains visible when accessing via the Web server. "System Monitor" Section The "System Monitor" section displays monitoring information for the system currently being accessed. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 31: Analysis Execution" Application

    Method files can be edited and sequence files can be assigned to the analysis queue from the "Editing" tab page. "Queue" Tab Page The analysis sequences assigned to the analysis queue can be reviewed and the startup/ shutdown settings can be set in the "Queue" tab page. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 32: Login" Window

    Click to login to the "Analysis Execution" application. Click to login to the system controller's "Group Settings" application. "3.1 Managing Several Systems as One Group"P. 3-1 Click to close the "Login" window without logging in. Click to change the password. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 33: Error" Window

    If a fatal error occurs, in accordance with the message, click the Logout button button, close all windows, and reset the power to the system controller. It is also possible to clear all errors except fatal errors by pushing the initialization button on the back of the system controller. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 34: Precautions Related To Internet Explorer Operations

    When pop-up blocker software such as a security software or a toolbar for a browser is installed in the PC, Internet Explorer may not open the CBM-20A's Web application window. Please invalidate the pop-up block function for the URLs of the CBM or change the setting of the PC to disable the pop-up block function.
  • Page 35 To suppress the consumption of PC resources, the Web application screen of CBM shuts and opens again automatically at midnight (4a.m-5a.m). • Avoid leaving three or more Web application windows opened for extended periods. Usually, limit use to one "Group Monitor" application and one "Analysis Execution" application. CBM-20A/20Alite 2-11...
  • Page 36 2. Parts Identification and Function Message during Operation When the network load grows with the CBM-20A Web application opened, the following message may appear. (1) Click the button to continue using the application. The Web application stops when the button is clicked, and the screen is not updated.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Preparation

    Managing Several Systems as One Group CBM-20A/20Alite controller monitor several system controllers via the network. More specifically, the following operations are possible. • The status of analysis execution for several systems can be monitored.

  • Page 38: User Level And Access Level

    3. Preparation In order to configure group settings, all the CBM-20A/20Alite System Controllers and SPD- M20A PDA Detectors must be in the same subnet, and the same group name must be set in the "Group Settings" application window. Consider factors such as the number of users for each system when deciding the group configuration.

  • Page 39: Setting Ip Addresses

    SUBNET MASK In this example, set [255. 255. 255.0]. DEFAULT GATEWAY In this example, set [192.168.8.101]. When connecting to a Chromatopac or LC workstation, select the TRS MODE communication destination. The new settings are enabled when the power is reset. CBM-20A/20Alite...
  • Page 40 Following the instructions displayed on the screen, set the [IP address], [Subnet mask], [Default gateway], and [Ether speed]. Under normal circumstances, set the [Ether speed] to [0]. When the settings are completed, press the [0] key (quit) to save the settings. The system controller reboots and the new settings are enabled. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 41: Setting Group And System Names

    (i.e., select [-]), click and log in again. If the IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway is changed, close all Internet Explorer windows according to the on-screen instructions, and reset the system controller power. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 42: Registering New Users

    • When the PDA detector is to be controlled by the system controller, the system controller and the PDA detector must be in the same group, and the master server name set for the PDA detector must match the system name of the system controller. CBM-20A/20Alite...
  • Page 43 Initial Values The settings at time of shipment are as follows: Item Description IP address 192.168.200.99 Sub-net mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway Not used Group name Not registered (Shimadzu CBM) System name Serial No. User ID: Admin Registered user Password: Admin CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 44: Starting The Cbm-20A

    3. Preparation Starting the CBM-20A Use the following procedure to start the CBM-20A. Turn ON the power to the system controller and the components connected to it. Either turn ON the power to the system controller and the components simultaneously or turn ON the power to system controller last.

  • Page 45: Determine The System Configuration

    Click the appropriate icon or system name in the [System Name] column on the "Status" tab page in the "Status Summary" section. The "Login" window is displayed. Input the user ID in the [User ID] field. Input the password in the [Password] field. Click The "Analysis Execution" application window is displayed. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 46: Checking Connections Between The System Controller And Components

    Return this setting to "Remote" when using the system controller to control the component. 3.3.2 Selecting the Pumping Mode Specify the pumping mode for the solvent delivery module. The 5 modes described in the following table are available. 3-10 CBM-20A/20Alite...
  • Page 47 The LC-20AB is connected as pumps A, B, and C in T.GE mode. • The LC-20AB is connected as pump A in LP.GE mode. • The LC-20AB is connected as pumps A, B, C, and D in B.GEx2 mode. CBM-20A/20Alite 3-11...

  • Page 48: Selecting The Unit-Name Allocation Method

    If the CBM-20Alite is incorporated in an LC-20A- series solvent delivery module, this delivery module will always be pump A. Allocation with [Fixed] Selected Select [Fixed] to fix the relationship between all the components in the system. 3-12 CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 49: Overall Flow Of Operation

    There is no fraction collector connected in this system configuration. P.4-2 Starting the System Components Starting Internet Explorer and Connecting to the P.4-2 CBM-20A Logging In and Displaying the "Analysis" Tab Page P.4-2 Selecting and Editing a Method File P.4-3 Selecting and Editing a Sequence File P.4-11...

  • Page 50: Starting The System Components

    Turn ON the power to the solvent delivery module, autosampler, column oven, detector, system controller, and PC. Starting Internet Explorer and Connecting to the CBM-20A Start Windows Internet Explorer and connect to the system controller. The "Status" tab page is displayed.

  • Page 51: Creating Method Files

    4.5.1 Selecting Method Files In order to create a new method file, it is first necessary to select a method file and load it. Click the [Analysis] tab in the "Analysis Execution" application window. The "Analysis" tab page is displayed. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 52: Editing The "Method Parameter" Window

    Parameter" window for that component. If the tab page for another component is displayed, click the tab for the desired component in the same window. There is also a "Configuration Parameter" window containing tab pages for each component except the fraction collector. Click in the tab page of the "Method Parameter" CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 53: Parameters For The Solvent Delivery Module

    The contents of the "Pump" tab page vary depending on the pumping mode and the number of solvent delivery modules that are connected. Set the method parameters for the pump. Click The "Pump" tab page in the "Configuration Parameter" window is displayed. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 54: Parameters For The Cbm-20A

    4.5.4 Parameters for the CBM-20A Enter the CBM-20A parameters, such as the event output and serial interface. For details on the various parameters and the setting ranges, minimum units, units, and default values for the parameters, refer to "5.13.6 System Controller".

  • Page 55: Gradient Analysis Using Time Programs

    Time programs can be created in either the "Analysis" tab page or the "Editing" tab page of the "Analysis Execution" application. The creation method is the same for both pages. This section describes the method for creating a new time program from the "Analysis" tab page. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 56: Displaying The "Time Program" Window

    Select the method file for which the time program is to be created. The selection method is the same as the one described in "Selecting Method Files". "4.5 Creating Method Files" P. 4-3 Click in the "Method" section. The "Time Program" window is displayed. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 57: Creating Time-Program Tables

    The time program is saved to the selected method file and the "Time Program" window closes. To perform analysis using time programs, select the appropriate method files in the sequence table's [Method] column. For details on analysis procedures, refer to "4.1 Overall Flow of Operation"P. 4-1. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 58: Time-Program Setting Example

    B. GE1 B. CONC 80.0 % B. GE1 B. CONC 80.0 % 15.01 B. GE1 B. CONC 0.0 % Controller STOP Be sure to set the STOP command for the "Controller" at the end of the time program. 4-10 CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 59: Creating Sequence Files

    4.7.1 Selecting Sequence Files In order to create a new sequence file, it is first necessary to select a sequence file and load Click the [Analysis] tab in the "Analysis Execution" application window. The "Analysis" tab page is displayed. CBM-20A/20Alite 4-11...

  • Page 60: Creating Sequence Tables

    No.] field and press the [Tab] key. The default settings [1], [1], [1], [10], [-], and [1.00] are displayed respectively in the [From] and [To] columns under [Sample No.], the [Injections/Vial] column, the [Injection Volume] column, the [Method] column, and the [Run Time] column. 4-12 CBM-20A/20Alite...
  • Page 61 The default setting is [-]. If no method file is used, or if [-] is selected under [Method], input the analysis time. Run Time Setting range: 0.01 to 9999.90 (minutes) Setting unit: 0.01 Default setting: 1.00 CBM-20A/20Alite 4-13...

  • Page 62: Preparing Samples

    CAUTION Be sure to confirm that temperature control for the column oven is OFF before executing autopurge. If it is ON, click to turn temperature control OFF. 4-14 CBM-20A/20Alite...
  • Page 63 In this case, half of the value set in the method file is used. The setting range for [Warmup Time] is 1 to 120 minutes. (The setting unit is 1 minute and the default setting is 10 minutes.) CBM-20A/20Alite 4-15...

  • Page 64: Waiting For The System To Stabilize

    The default length of the chromatogram's time axis is 20 minutes. When analysis starts, however, it changes to a value in the range 1 to 120 minutes in accordance with the analysis time (as determined by the "Run Time" setting or the time program's STOP command). 4-16 CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 65: Executing Analysis

    If the status is [Stop], rinse the autosampler's needle by clicking 4.12 Turning OFF the Solvent Delivery Module and Column Oven When analysis is completed, click in the "Method" section to stop solvent delivery and temperature control. CBM-20A/20Alite 4-17...

  • Page 66: Quitting Analysis

    The "Group Monitor" application and the Internet Explorer windows are closed. 4.14 Quitting the System Turn OFF the power to the components and quit windows. Turn OFF the power to the system controller, solvent delivery module, autosampler, column oven, and detector. Close Windows. 4-18 CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 67: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    Click the [System Check] tab in the "Status Summary" section. The "System Check" tab page is displayed. Click the name (or ) of the system to be checked. The "Login" window is displayed. Input the user ID and password and click The "System Check" application window is displayed. CBM-20A/20Alite...
  • Page 68 These items are not checked as part of the [Normal] system check. Wavelength accuracy check cannot be executed with the SPD-M20A from the CBM-20A, but data of the SPD-M20A can be collected and check results displayed. System check can be executed for all LC-20A/LC-10Avp-series components (except LC-10Avp-series Sub controllers).
  • Page 69 When the power is turned OFF, only the check results for the system as a whole are saved, and the data for the "Summary Result" table and the "Detailed Results" table is lost. CBM-20A/20Alite...
  • Page 70 Displays the version numbers of the connected components. Serial No. Displays the serial numbers of the connected components. Displays the system-check results for the connected components. Result The meanings of the displayed symbols are as previously described. [-] is displayed if there is no check item. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 71: Checking The System

    5.1.2 Saving the Results of System Checks System-check results can be saved as text files. The saved data can be viewed and edited with applications such as Microsoft Excel. To store the results, click on the "System Check" application window. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 72: Checking Maintenance Information

    The displayed items vary with the type of solvent delivery module, autosampler, and detector connected. Display item Description Unit Name Displays the names of the components connected to the system. Unit Model Displays the model names of the connected components. Item Displays the maintenance items. CBM-20A/20Alite...

  • Page 73: Periodic Inspection And Maintenance

    5.3.1 Periodic Inspection and Maintenance It is necessary to perform periodic inspections of this instrument to ensure its safe use. It is possible to have these periodic inspections performed by Shimadzu service representatives on a contractual basis. For information regarding the maintenance inspection contract, contact your Shimadzu representative.

  • Page 74: Error Message

    The error is displayed at the LC-20A-series Solvent Delivery Module (LC-20AB/20AT/ 20AD), Autosampler (SIL-20A/20AC), or UV Detector (SPD-20A/20AV) with the smallest link address. However, when using the CBM-20Alite with an internal pump, the error is displayed on the screen of the pump. Error Window CBM-20A/20Alite...
  • Page 75 [Clear (Next error)] button are not displayed for fatal errors. Only the [Logout] button is displayed. After logging out, turn OFF the power. When a fatal error occurs, solvent delivery modules and column oven are turned OFF and current time program is stopped. Operation of autosampler and fraction collector is interrupted. CBM-20A/20Alite...
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