General ..............................Cleaning ..............................User maintenance schedule ......................Disassembly and assembly of components and consumables ........Replacement of fuses ......................... Storage ..............................Troubleshooting ....................Faults and actions ..........................Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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Table of Contents Error messages ............................Reference information ..................Specifications ............................Health and Safety Declaration Form ................... Ordering information .......................... Appendix A Menu and text overview ..............Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
The Operating Instructions provide you with the instructions needed to handle Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 in a safe way. Prerequisites In order to operate Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 as is intended, the following pre-requisites must be fulfilled: ®...
Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 are intended for research use only, and shall not be used in any clinical procedures, or for diagnostic purposes.
Hardware items are identified in the text by bold text (e.g., Power switch). Regulatory information In this section This section describes the directives and standards that are fulfilled by Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
• used in the same state as it was delivered from GE, except for alterations described in the user documentation. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
Regulatory compliance of connected equipment Any equipment connected to Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 should meet the safety requirements of EN 61010-1/IEC 61010-1, or relevant harmonized standards. Within the EU, connected equipment must be CE marked.
The flow rate is set locally or with a front dial. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 work with a wide range of columns and media supplied by GE Healthcare. Pump P-901, Pump P-903 and...
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1 Introduction 1.3 Instrument P - 9 Part Function Part Function Instrument display Pump heads Front selection dial Power switch (located at the rear panel) Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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Product description and mains parts • Pump P-920 stand-alone or system mounted • Used as stand-alone, or in ÄKTAFPLC chromatography systems. Equipped with four pump heads in two pump modules. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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Mains Connection Connection Input/Output of digital signals Connection to Mixer M-925 and UniNet-2 network UniNet-1-cable Mains outlets Pressure signal to chart recorder Mains power inlet with fuse Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
Windows operating system. Paper chart recorder It is possible to connect a chart recorder to Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 to get real time monitoring. For more information see the Pump P-900, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 User Manuals.
Software documentation Together with each system, the following software documentation is supplied providing additional information that applies to Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920, independent of the specific configuration: Document Purpose/Contents UNICORN™...
Safety precautions Introduction Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 are powered by mains voltage and handles pressurized liquids that may be hazardous. Before installing, operating or maintaining the system, you must be aware of the hazards described in this manual.
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Make sure waste container is dimensioned for maximum possible volume when the equipment is left unattended. NOTICE Avoid condensation by letting the unit equilibrate to ambient tem- perature. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
2 Safety instructions 2.1 Safety precautions Using flammable liquids When using flammable liquids with Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920, follow these precautions to avoid any risk of fire or explosion. WARNING Fire Hazard. Before starting the pump, make sure that there is no leakage.
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WARNING Installing the computer. The computer should be installed and used according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the computer. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
System CIP and Column CIP to flush the entire pump with bacteriostatic solution (e.g. NaOH) followed by a neutral buffer and finally distilled water, before service and main- tenance. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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GE may be used for maintaining or servicing Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920. WARNING Make sure that the piping system is completely leakage free before performing any CIP on the system. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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Cleaning. Keep the instrument dry and clean. Wipe regularly with a soft damp tissue and, if necessary, a mild cleaning agent. Let the instrument dry completely before use. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
In this section This section describes the instrument labels and labels concerning hazardous substances that are attached to Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920. Labels on the instrument The illustration below shows an example of the identification label that is attached to Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920.
Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronics. Emergency procedures In this section This section describes how to do an emergency shutdown of Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
Disposal, general instructions When taking Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 out of service, the different materials must be separated and recycled according to national and local en- vironmental regulations.
Waste of electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste and must be collected separately. Please contact an authorized representative of the manufacturer for information concerning the decommissioning of equipment. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
EFUP shall be done in accordance with the Product Maintenance Procedures. This product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, and must be collected separately and handled properly after decommissioning. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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SJ/T11363-2006. Data listed in the table represents best information available at the time of publication. • Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
3 Installation Installation Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 are delivered in protective packing material and shall be unpacked with great care. Any equipment connected to Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 must fulfill applicable standards and local regulations.
Unpack the system Remove straps and packing material. Then set the equipment upright before starting installation. Assembly The following parts must be added to Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 before they can be used: • Waste tube •...
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Outlet to mixer Inlet to pump module Figure 3.1: Inlet and outlet tubing to Pump P-901 and Pump P-903 instruments. Connect inlet and outlet tubing to Pump P-920 The inlet tubings (A1, B1, teflon tubing i.d. 1.6 mm, o.d. 1/8”) have tubing connectors at- tached at one end and inlet filters at the other end.
Connect the power cord to a grounded power outlet specified in Section 3.1 Site require- ments, on page 29. Spare parts and accessories For correct up to date information on spare parts and accessories visit: www.gelifesciences.com/AKTA Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
4 Operation Operation About this chapter This chapter provides instructions for the use of Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920. Menu selection and settings Menu selection A specific menu is selected by turning the front selection dial clockwise or counter- clockwise.
To decrease the value, turn the dial counter-clockwise. The value can be reset by turning the dial several clicks counter-clockwise. Press Li mit (10.00MPa) 35.0 Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
The display will show Pump synchronization and after approximately 1 minute the display shows the main operating menu with the pump in End mode. 4 Close the purge valves. All parameters are factory set to default values. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
0.40 ml/min ESC repeatedly. 2.00 MPa 45.5 %B Setting flow rate in ml/min. Set Flow Rate (0.00 ml/min) Setting concentration and gradient values. Set Conc. /Gradient (0.0%B) Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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Setting concentration and gradient values. Set Conc. /Gradient (0.0%B) Wash program selection. Individual pump cylinder assemblies or a complete Pump Wash 20ml/min pump wash can be selected. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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The pump is stopped but the set flow rate value and the gradient are re- tained. Hold The gradient is held at the value displayed, and the pump continues to run. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
The pump may not work if the buffer vessels are sealed. Do not close the vessels off completely. 2 If there is air in the tubing or the pump, prime the pump: Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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Repeat for the other purge valve. 3 Check that there is sufficient liquid (20% ethanol) in the rinsing system reservoir. 4 Set the pressure limit: Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
The pump speed gradually increases to deliver the set flow rate. 2 To change the flow rate while the pump is running: a In the main operating menu, select Set Flow Rate. Press OK. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
1 In the main operating menu, select Set Conc./Gradient. Press OK. 2 The display shows Set Concentration B. Turn the dial to display Set Gradient Length. Press OK. 3 Set the desired value. Press OK. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
4 Stop the pump. If an intermediate liquid is being used, transfer the inlet tubing into the final eluent and repeat step 3 with the new eluent. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
During restart the pump performs a self test. All values under the Setup menu are retained. Other values, for example flow rate, are reset. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
This chapter provides instructions for routine component maintenance and a mainte- nance schedule. General To avoid personal injury when performing maintenance on the Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920, follow the instructions below. WARNING Electrical shock hazard. All repairs should be done by service personnel authorized by GE Healthcare.
Copy the form you need from Section 7.2 Health and Safety Declaration Form, on page 58 or print it from the PDF file available on the User Documentation CD. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
Refer to Pump P-900, Pump P-905 and Pump the inlet and outlet P-920 User Manuals. check valves Cleaning the 6-port Refer to Pump P-920 User Manual. pump valve (Pump P- 920 only) Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
Refer to Section 7.1 Specifications, on page 57 for information about the fuse type and rating. If a fuse repeatedly blows, switch off the system mains switch and contact your local GE Healthcare representative. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
If buffers or water are stored at room temperature, there is a risk that bacterial growth may occur. Weekend and long-term storage: Flush the pump with water and then fill it with 20% ethanol. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
Liquid leaking from the assembly Wiper and/or end piece gas- 1 Replace or re-install the faulty part(s). ket incorrectly fitted pump cylinder Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
2 If error remains, notify instrument support. ERROR in software notify instr support ERROR in software notify instr support ERROR in software notify instr support Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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1 Switch off the module and let it cool. 82 WARNING pump overheated check fan 2 Clean or clear the air inlets. 3 Switch on the module and check that the fan is running Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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3510 Error software notify instr support 3621 Error software notify instr support 3622 Error software notify instr support 3624 Error software notify instr support Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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3 Switch on the module. ERROR key (OK+Esc) 1 Switch off the module. ERROR number 100 2 Check all connections. ERROR number 109-113 3 Switch on the module. ERROR number 120-121 Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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3 Switch on the instrument and check that the fans are running. 1 Switch off the instrument. ERROR Sync failure Please restart! 2 Switch on the instrument. Remember to open the purge valves before synchronization Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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ERROR number 120-121 1 Switch off the instrument. ERROR number 106-108 2 Check all UniNet1 and UniNet 2 connections. ERROR number 118 3 Switch on the instrument. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
7 Reference information 7.3 Ordering information Ordering information For ordering information visit www.gelifesciences.com/AKTA. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
A Menu and text overview Appendix A Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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00.00.00 Set Clock Setup Unit number (00:36:53) 00:36:53 Alarm/Timer off? Set Display Angle (Buzz 05:15:00) Figure A.1: Menu and text overview for Pump P-901 and Pump P-903. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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Setup Unit number Set Alarm 12:32:21 Set Display Angle Calib Press Offset Set Timer Set Clock Alarm/Timer off? Figure A.2: Menu and text overview for Pump P-920. Pump P-901, Pump P-903, Pump P-905 and Pump P-920 Operating Instructions 28-9603-35 AC...
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All goods and services are sold subject to the terms and conditions of sale of the company within GE Healthcare which supplies them. A copy of these terms and conditions is available on request. Contact your local GE Healthcare repre- sentative for the most current information.
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