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Summary of Contents for Pump Module

Page 1: ...Agilent Technologies Pump Module User Guide Original Instructions...

Page 2: ...n contained herein Should Agilent and the user have a separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material in this document that conflict with these terms the warranty terms in the sep...

Page 3: ...4 Installing an autofilling reservoir or wash station on page 14 Connecting power and communication on page 15 Routing the tubing on page 17 Installing a Weigh Station on page 25 Maintenance and troub...

Page 4: ...f the products in violation of applicable laws rules or regulations Except as otherwise expressly provided in Agilent Technologies product user guides any alteration adjustment or modification to the...

Page 5: ...logies assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements The following table lists the common symbols you might find on the system or device The symbol on the label ind...

Page 6: ...cates that you must not discard this electrical electronic product in domestic household waste Symbol Description WARNING Pinch hazard Do not allow fingers to contact moving parts WARNING Ensure that...

Page 7: ...elevision are on separate electrical circuits Make sure that all peripheral devices are also certified Make sure that appropriate cables are used to connect the device to peripheral equipment Consult...

Page 8: ...ing liquid handling device to connect the communication cable If applicable the Pump Module must be positioned to enable connecting the cable from the Agilent Weigh Station Weigh Pad or Weigh Shelf IM...

Page 9: ...tem might require additional cooling depending on the number and types of integrated devices Related information Specification Value Dimensions Height 25 4 cm 10 0 in Width 14 6 cm 5 75 in Depth 23 5...

Page 10: ...voir or wash station Components The following figure shows the primary components and the table provides descriptions of each component Figure Pump Module front view left and rear view right Item Feat...

Page 11: ...port before use 5 SHELF B port Connects the communication cable from a second Weigh Shelf Weigh Station or Weigh Pad IMPORTANT Agilent Technologies recommends one Pump Module for each pairing of reser...

Page 12: ...orts are available to supply reagents to the reservoir An outlet port is used to pump the waste and excess fluid from the reservoir An overflow drain port can also be connected to drain the excess flu...

Page 13: ...nlet ports The wash liquid flows up through the chimneys in the Tip Wash Station to wash the tips The waste overflows from the chimneys and is removed through two outlet ports The Tip Wash Station can...

Page 14: ...you can install the Open Wash Reservoir on a Weigh Station or Weigh Shelf 1 2 3 A B Item Description 1 Inlet port Fills the wash station Liquid flows up through the eight channels 2 Outlet port Empti...

Page 15: ...reservoir from the two inlet ports 1 but is drained via the bottom center port 3 In this mode the reservoir is filled and emptied one or more times between each wash cycle The reservoir design ensure...

Page 16: ...oir or wash station Autofilling options on page 9 2 If applicable install the Weigh Station or Weigh Shelf Note Agilent Technologies installs the Weigh Pad if applicable Weigh Station See Installing a...

Page 17: ...askb 8 Channel Wash Station The 8 Channel Wash Station is a wash station used on the Encore Multispan System For installation instructions see the section on setting up accessories in the Encore Multi...

Page 18: ...that is to be controlled by the same device Up to five Pump Modules and three Weigh Stations can be controlled in this manner 4 Connect the provided power cable to the AC power connector on the back o...

Page 19: ...cting tube B between the Pump Module and the reservoir on page 23 Connecting tube B to source and waste bottles on page 24 Auto Filling Reservoir only Connecting tube B to the gravity drain on page 24...

Page 20: ...put and output tubing connections to the reservoir and the source and waste bottles 5 Connector union Joins tube A to tube B Over time the tubing in the pump heads deteriorates and requires replacemen...

Page 21: ...ne of the following Connecting tube A to a reservoir or wash station on a platepad or Weigh Station on page 19 Connecting tube A to a reservoir installed on the Vertical Pipetting Station on page 20 C...

Page 22: ...sconnect fittings and 4 output ports Note The liquid enters the Tip Wash Station through the two lower input ports and flows up through the chimneys The overflow of the chimneys flows out through the...

Page 23: ...the tubing as shown in the figure 2 Empty output Cut a length of tube A to go from the output port 3 to another quick disconnect fitting 4 Connect the tubing as shown in the figure Figure Tubing conf...

Page 24: ...ollers in the pump head and still have plenty of slack on either side of the pump head for a connection to tube A 3 To insert tube B into a pump head a Lift up the flip top cover on the pump head so t...

Page 25: ...B between the Pump Module and the reservoir To connect tube B between the Pump Module and the reservoir 1 Cut two lengths of tube A measured for the distance between the end of tube B and the connect...

Page 26: ...rom the Tubing Rack to the waste bottle Attach the tubing using the quick disconnect fittings 2 Attach a quick disconnect fitting to one end of the tubing and insert the fitting into one of the ports...

Page 27: ...the physical workspace For details on connecting the cable see Connecting power and communication on page 15 About the Weigh Station A Weigh Station measures the weight of a Agilent autofilling reserv...

Page 28: ...screw in the center of the platepad with the M4 or T30 wrench as applicable and then remove the platepad 2 Place the Weigh Station at the installation location Make sure the side with the cable faces...

Page 29: ...e For information about See Verifying the teachpoint accuracy of the Weigh Station User documentation for the liquid handling device at www agilent com chem askb Calibrating the Weigh Station User doc...

Page 30: ...if applicable Bimonthly Deterioration of liquid level accuracy in reservoir Maintenance task Schedule Symptoms WARNING Ensure that the Pump Module is turned off before you clean the device CAUTION Use...

Page 31: ...e rollers and is located in the center of the track V groove on each side of the pump head 4 Set the tube clamps to the correct size making sure to align the scale on both sides of the pump head The l...

Page 32: ...e flip top cover of the pump head allow the tube to settle naturally across the rollers and then reclamp the tube Reporting problems If you are unable to resolve a problem contact Automation Solutions...

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