Observe the RoHS conformity for mainboards! Never perform mainte- on the mainboard nance on the mainboards independently. Always replace the mainboards and return the defective boards to KNAUER technical support, otherwise he warranty will lapse. Signal words Possible dangers related to the device are distinguished in personal and material damages.
The warranty seal is a security label which indicates if any opening on instrument has occurred. Most KNAUER products are sold with the blue seal on the rear side to confirm that KNAUER was the last who took care of the instrument.
Due to his technical training and experience, he can understand and carry out all the work described in the operating instructions on the instrument and recognize and avoid possible dangers independently. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
AZURA® S series, remove the plug from the power socket. Front cover as a splash protection for the user Leak tray: Devices of the AZURA® L series have a leak tray on the front side. The leak tray collects leaking solvents and protects components from potential damage caused by discharging liquid.
Repair or maintain devices only when accompanied by a decontami- nation report. We advise you not to repair devices which are not accompanied by the completed document “Service request form and decontamination report” (www.knauer.net/decontamination-report). AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Ball bear ings Surfaces of the outer Molykote of the slides bearing ring grease paste Cam plates for the surfaces of the Molykote cam plates grease paste AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
4. Available pumps and pump heads The pump AZURA® P 6.1L is available in three different options and two different materials (EPH3x = VA, EPH6x = peek/ceramic). Pumps 4.1.1 AZURA® Pump P 6.1L with 5 ml pump head Pump specifications Pump head...
AZURA® Pump P 6.1L isocratic, without degasser, with 10 ml NP pump head (stainless steel) APH34EA AZURA® Pump P 6.1L (LPG), with 10 ml pump head (stainless steel), degasser and mixer (600 µl) APH35EA AZURA® Pump P 6.1L (HPG), with 10 ml pump head (stainless steel), degasser and mixer (400 µl)
APH60FB AZURA® Pump P 6.1L, isocratic, without degasser, with 50 ml pump head (ceramic) APH64EB AZURA® Pump P 6.1L (LPG), with 10 ml pump head (ceramic), degasser and mixer (250 µl) APH69EB AZURA® Pump P 6.1L (LPG), without degasser, with 10 ml pump head (ceramic) and mixer (250 µl) APH65EB AZURA®...
Pump head 10 ml, stainless steel, 700 bar, for high-temperature applications AHC20BA Pump head 50 ml, stainless steel, for normal phase applications AHC20CA Pump head 50 ml, stainless steel, 300 bar, for high-temperature applications AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Rear view of a 10 ml pump head Note: For detailed information on the maintenance of the the pump head refer to the Pump head service instructions (VSM-001) in the KNAUER partner area. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
To remove the base plate, the side panels have to be removed first. When re-assembling, install the side panels last in order to allow the latches in hood and base plate to click into place. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
To remove the base plate, the side panels have to be removed first. Component defect The work surface may be scratched. The base plate hooks may bend. Use a soft bottom support when disassembling the housing. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Fig. 7: Hood, screws Mounting the hood To mount the side panel, proceed in reverse order. If you want to see a video of the procedure described above, scan the following QR code: AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Pressure sensor Pump drive Flush pump Motor Power supply Main board Adapter board for LPG valve block Degasser LPG valve block Adapter board for display bar Fig. 9: Overview (LPG version with degasser) AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Opening the housing Legend Pressure sensor Pump drive Flush pump Motor Power supply Main board Degasser Adapter board Fig. 10: Overview (Isocratic version with degasser) AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Fig. 11: Front panel screws inside the device. 3. Carefully bend the ground cable 4. Remove the front panel. Fig. 12: Ground cable for GUI adapterboard Next steps Replace the adapter board. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Fig. 14: Screws front panel 3. Carefully bend the ground cable and fix with the screw and the washer. Fig. 15: Screw ground cable Next steps Close the device and bring into operation. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
2. Fix the FFC cable to the adapter board. Fig. 18: Board fixture with FFC 3. Place the adapter board into the guiding slots Fig. 19: Guiding slots in front panel AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Fig. 20: Front panel with board fixture Next steps Re-attach the front panel. If you want to see a video of the procedure described above, scan the following QR code: AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
The fans are connected to the plug on the mainboard with a Y-cable. Prerequisite The device has been switched off. The power plug has been pulled. The hood has been removed (see chapter „Opening the housing“). AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Fig. 24: Fan knobs Next steps Install the new fan with a new sleeve in reverse order. If you want to see a video of the procedure described above, scan the following QR code: AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
With the calibration, the pressure sensor is adjusted to the mechani- cal and electrical properties of the pump. For detailed information on sensor recalibration refer to the Service Note 0152 (Knauer pumps: flow & pressure adjustment) in the KNAUER Partner area. Legend Venting screw...
The second end of the Y-cable is also plugged in here. Note: For the HPG pump, remove the cable from the Fig. 28: Connector of the pres sure y-cable. sensor on the slave board AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Loosen these with the ellen wrench. 3. Hold the pressure sen sor and carefully remove it with the cable. Fig. 29: Screws of the pressure sensor fixture Next steps Install pressure sensor. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Fig. 30: Opening for the cable of the pressure sensor 2. Tighten the two screws with the allen wrench. Fig. 31: Screws for the pressure sensor AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Below the pressure sensor, you find the fitting of the filter car tridge. Prerequisites The pump has been flushed. The device has been switched off. Tools Open-end wrench, size 1/4“ Open-end wrench, size 13 AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Component defect Damage to components due to excessive tightening possible. Observe the torque of the screw connection. Use 5 Nm torque for stainless steel fi ttings. Use 1 Nm torque for PEEK fi ttings. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Note:This version can be Fig. 39: Titanium filter (G1452A) set up with the spare part kit and bushing (P3830H) A8880110. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Fig. 40: Empty cartridge (A9652) and bushing (P3830H) Next steps Re-install the capillary at the pressure sensor. If you want to see a video of the procedure described above, scan the following QR code: AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
The device is switched off. The power plug is pulled. The hood has been removed (see chapter „Opening the housing“). Tools Allen wrench Cross-head screwdriver, Z shape, size 1 AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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5. Remove and the vacuum pump and motor from the traverse 6. Remove the four ball mounts by carefully pulling them through the holes. Fig. 45: Vibration isolation Result The vacuum pump and motor have been removed. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
5. Reconnect the tub ings as if ex works. 10.3 Replacing the vacuum chamber Legend Vacuum chamber Button head screw Fig. 47: Removed vacuum chamber AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
3. Remove faulty vac uum chamber. Fig. 49: Front view Next step Install new vacuum pump and check the vacuum if necessary. Result The vacuum chamber has been replaced. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
housing“). The hood has been removed (see chapter „Solvent selection valve block (HPG versions only)“). All capillaries and fittings have been removed from the ssv. Tool Allen wrench, size 2 AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
The power plug has been pulled. The side panel has been removed (see chapter „Opening the housing“). The hood has been removed (see chapter „Opening the housing“). Tool Allen wrench, size 2 AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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(A1 and A2 resp. B1 and B2) on the front of the device. Next steps Insert the new valve in reverse order. If you want to see a video of the procedure described above, scan the following QR code: AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
LPG valve block and adapter board in stainless steel version of the pump Legend LPG valve block Solenoid valve Cable connection Adapter board Fig. 55: LPG Valve block and adapter board in ceramic version of the pump AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Fig. 56: LPG valve block front view (stainless steel version of the pump) 2. Unplug the four cable connections that lead to the adapter board from the solenoid valves. Fig. 57: Cable connections AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Note: When connecting the cables, pay special attention to the numbe- ring of the cable connec- tions (see Fig. 58 for and Fig. 59). AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Exterior view Interior view Fig. 61: Numbering of the cable connections on the solenoid valves in ceramic version of the pump Fig. 62: Numbering of the cable connections on the adapter board AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Order number LPG valve block for stainless Incl. 4 solenoid valves M2602A steel version of the pump LPG valve block for ceramic Incl. 4 solenoid valves M2602B version of the pump Adaper board G1179XA AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
1. With the combination pli- ers, pinch the two tubing clamps of the tub- ings at the flush pump. 2. Remove the tubings from the flush pump. Fig. 66: Tubings and tubing clamps of the flush pump AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
The power plug has been pulled out. The hood has been removed (see chapter „Opening the housing“). Tool Allen wrench, size 3 Open-end wrench, size 3 Combination pliers AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Fig. 71: Tubing clamps on the inner nation pliers. side of the inner plate Fig. 72: Tubings and tubing clamps of the flush pump Next steps Close the housing and start the pump. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Flush pump If you want to see a video of the procedure described above, scan the following QR code: AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Replacing the pump drive Note: The pump drive can only be replaced as a complete unit. Maintenance of the pump drive is carried out by KNAUER. The following units are installed in the device variants: HPG Unit Two pump drives ...
LPG valves 1 2 3 Fig. 74: LPG Unit If you want to see a video of the procedure described above, scan the following QR code: AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
4. Remove the loosened timing belt. 5. Screw out the three Phil lips- head flat-head screws around the motor sprocket and remove the motor. Fig. 76: Motor sprocket AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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The motor of the pump drive has been replaced and the timing belt has been set correctly. If you want to see a video of the procedure described above, scan the following QR code: AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
(ESD). These lugs make an addi tional grounding cable superfluous. Note: To avoid crosstalk caused by high-frequency signals, the current- carrying cables and the signal cables are crossed over inside of the device. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Hall effect sensor and encoder of the pump drive left Motor control of the pump drive left Leak sensor LED status display and Control Unit Fig. 80: Connectors on the mainboard Pressure sensor AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
The device has been switched off. The power plug has been pulled. Hood is removed (see chapter „Opening the housing“). Tool Allen screwdriver, size 2.5 Open-end wrench, size 5.5 AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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3 with the back panel of the Fig. 83: Spacer bolt device. The fans are connected to the mainboard via Y-cable connectors Fig. 84: The Y-cable connector Fig. 85: Grounding lugs AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
The slave board has been folded up. Note The 3 V battery on the mainboard is soldered to the board and in accor- dance with RoHS and WEEE directives may be changed by KNAUER personnel exclusively. Tool Tweezers AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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2. When inserting a new fuse, make sure that the label indicating the fuse voltage is pointing upwards. Fig. 87: Fuses Result The fuses have been replaced. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Prerequisites The device has been switched off. The power plug has been pulled out. The hood has been removed (see chapter „Opening the housing“). Tool Allen screwdriver, size 2.5 AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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7. Re-attach the protection. Fig. 90: Power supply, attached, without protection 8. Test the device to meet the electrical safety requi- rements according to DIN 50678 VDE 0701:2021-02 Result The power supply has been replaced. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
2. Place the device on its side and thread the leak sensor cable out of the device through the base plate. 3. Place device on its feet again. Fig. 92: Plug of the leak sensor on the mainboard AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Align with the bore holes in the side panels in install in reverse order. If you want to see a video of the procedure described above, scan the following QR code: AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
5. In case you own a Control Unit, check the settings in the menu Setup > Network . Is LAN-DHCP set for controlling? Did the device receive an IP address? AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Exchange the pump head Flow rate is not Check the following options: correct Check the data for the solvent com pressibility Clean the Check Valves Exchange the check valves. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Change the Setup settings or change the gra- tings not compati- dient in the pro gram or in Setup. ble with gradient setup” ”Error input Eliminate the short circuit con nected to ‘Error activated” In’. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Wait until the link has been completed, then change the link or delete it. ”Maximum pres- Check whether the con nected capillary and sure: connec tors are clogged. System stopped” Adjust the maximum pres sure limit. Restart the system. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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”Program does Create and edit a program. not exist, please edit the program number” ”Program is Quit program or wait until pro gram has been running” completed. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Up), then edit or delete data by means of the chromatography software. ”Too many lines in Check the number of program lines. program” A maximum of 100 program lines are possible. ”Unable to attain Confirm, pump continues run ning. min. flow setpoint” AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
”Wake up time Correct the entry for date or otherwise time. already passed” 19.4 FAQ Questions frequently asked by customers or users concerning KNAUER products are answered in the FAQ section on the KNAUER website. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Observe the torque of the screw connection. Use 5 Nm torque for stainless steel fi ttings. Use 1 Nm torque for PEEK fi ttings. The following materials are considered plastic: PEEK PETP PMMA PTFE AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Tightening torques Size Torque (in Nm) AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
P6142XA Cover P6143 Side panel Height 200 mm P6145 Front plate P6151B Rear plate P6161B Instrument label M2490D Capillary guide side Height 200 mm, P6426 wear part Capillary guide top Wear part P6424 AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Drain nozzle For AZURA® devices A9643 for waste bottle Drain funnel P6431 Drain nozle P6432 Well tubing OD 10.2; 16 cm A9846-1 Well tubing OD 10.2; 21 cm A9846-2 Well tubing OD 10.2; 150 cm A9846-3 AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
G2704 P2719XA G1451A P3830G Fig. 97: Pressure sensor G1484 Component Comment Quantity Order number Pressure sensor 1/16‘‘ VA, two inlets, filter, G1484 complete not permeated, stainless steel For HPG pump stainless steel (EPH35) AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Mainboard (Master) Master material: FR4 Flame ZG1156BC class: UL - 94 V - 0 Main board (Slave) Slave material: FR4 Flame ZG1156CC class: UL - 94 V - 0 Only for HPG pump AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
M0731 M0731 M0734 Fig. 101: Fuses on the mainboard Component Comment Order number SMD - Safety fuse 250 mA SMF Omniblok M0731 0154.250DR SMD - Safety fuse 62 mA SMF Omniblok M0734 0154.250DR AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Spare parts and wear parts 21.7 Drive G1595A M1840 Fig. 102: Drive Fig. 103: Flush Pump G1659XA Fig. 104: Motor G2718XD AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Fig. 108: Tubing connector P3216 Component Comment Quantity Order number RFID module RFID module HTRC/ G1153XA MSP RFID assembly. Analytical pump Flush pump Cable length: 440 mm G1659XA FFC cable 6-pin top/top RM1 M2073A AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
21.8 Power supply Fig. 109: Power supply K0774 21.9 Fan Fig. 110: Fan G5029 Component Comment Order number Complete fan 624L, 24V/42mA - 1 V cable G5029 length 310mm AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
M2900 ber assembly for G3152A Individual vacuum These chambers M2083, chamber are installed in the M2084, assemblies M2900, M2662 M2901. Please indicate the correct number for repeat orders. Bi-color LED With holder M2734 AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Fig. 114: 4-channel LPG valve block M2602A Component Comment Quantity Order number 4-channel LPG valve 4 x 2/2 way valve, M2602A block 24 V DC for stainless steel pump Plug 1/4-28 flat P0747 bottom AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
Capillary 1/16“; ID 0.25 mm; L 300 mm G1793A Tubing OD 1/16“; ID 0.5 mm; L 200 mm Tubing OD 1/8“; ID 2.1 mm; L 200 mm G1792B G1792D Tubing OD 1/8“; ID 2.1 mm; L 150 mm AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Capillary PEEK; ID 0.25; L 300 mm DPH68EB G1500 G1500C Capillary PEEK; ID 0.25; L 180 mm G1792A Tubing OD1/8“; ID 2.1 mm; L 300 mm G1792C Tubing OD 1/8“; ID 2.1 mm; L 280 mm AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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Tubing OD 1/8“; ID 2.1 mm; L 280 mm DPH69FB G1500 Capillary PEEK; ID 0.25 mm; L 300 mm G1500C Capillary PEEK; ID 0.25 mm; L 180 mm G1793 Tubing OD 1/16“; ID 0.9 mm; L 200 mm AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
22.2 Cabling inside of the device Note: Note that current-carrying cables are crossed with signal-carry- ing cables and not laid out in parallel in order to avoid crosstalk with the sensitive signal transmission technology. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
The LPG valves are accessed with the 8-pin FFC cable. Each valve recei- ves a cable pair. Starting from the outer red conductor, allocate pairs of two conductors to LPG channels A, B, C, and D each. AZURA® Pump P 6.1L Service instructions V6895...
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