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8 Troubleshooting

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C-660 Operation Manual, Version F

Troubleshooting

The following chapter describes how to resume operation of the instrument in the event of any minor 
problem. It will list some possible occurrences, their probable cause and suggests how to remedy the 
problem. The troubleshooting table below lists possible malfunctions and errors of the instrument and 
describes operator enabled courses of action to correct some of tubing problems by him or herself. 
The appropriate course of action is listed in the column “Corrective measure”.
The elimination of more complicated malfunctions or errors is usually performed by a BUCHI technical 
engineer who has access to the official service manuals. In this case, please refer to your local BUCHI 
customer service agent.

There is an optical and acoustical alarm in case of an error. Pressing the selector switch one time 
stops the alarm tone. You can now read the alarm text on the display. Pressing the selector switch 
again quits the error. If the error is not existing anymore you can continue working.

There are several error codes existing for a quick and easy diagnosis. Only a few codes are relevant 
for the customer.
Please contact the BUCHI customer service if the error codes 07 – 32 appear.

Shut off the fraction collector and switch it on again if “Arm is jammed” appears in the display, thus 
enabling the collector arm to reposition itself.
Please contact the BUCHI customer service if this measure does not help.

8 .1 

Malfunctions and their remedy

Table 8-1: Error messages

Error number

Possible cause

Remedy

01

Pump cannot reach desired flow rate. The 
pump electronics have switched off the pump, 
since the pressure is too high.

Control backpressure

Contact the BUCHI Customer Service.

02

No connection to pump (timeout).

Check RJ 485 connections. Check main power. 
Check connections. Check selector 
switch at the back side of pump module.

03

Check sum false or unintelligible response 
from pump.

Contact the BUCHI customer service

04

Error while writing in the pump electronics 
EEPROM.

Contact the BUCHI customer service

05

Temperature of pump electronics too high.

Contact the BUCHI customer service

06

Line voltage too high. 

Contact the BUCHI customer service

07

Line voltage too low.

Contact the BUCHI customer service

08

Invalid data in pump electronics EEPROM.

Contact the BUCHI customer service

09

RS-485 bus voltage too low.

Contact the BUCHI customer service

10

Internal auxiliary voltage not within tolerance 
of pump electronics.

Contact the BUCHI customer service

11

Pump electronics fan defective.

Contact the BUCHI customer service

23

EEPROM C-605. 

Contact the BUCHI customer service

25

Parity error at RS232. 

Contact the BUCHI customer service

31

The wrong pump is connected (C-605 instead  
of C-601).

Replace C-601 with C-605.

Summary of Contents for C-660

Page 1: ...Fraction Collector C 660 Operation Manual 096969 en...

Page 2: ...eserves the right to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary in the light of experience espe cially in respect to structure illustrations and technical detail This manual is copyright Informati...

Page 3: ...3 Installation 16 5 3 1 Power connection 16 5 3 2 Fitting and ferrule 16 5 3 3 Optional waste diverter valve 16 Read this manual carefully before installing and running your system and note the safet...

Page 4: ...height of the collector arm 24 6 3 4 Interface RS 232 25 6 3 5 Peak detection 25 7 Maintenance 28 7 1 Cleaning 28 8 Troubleshooting 29 8 1 Malfunctions and their remedy 29 8 2 Customer service 30 9 Sh...

Page 5: ...s 96961 96965 UV Monitor C 630 Operation Manual numbers 96950 96953 and 96966 UV Photometer C 635 Operation Manual numbers 96957 96960 and 96967 Cartridger C 670 Operation Manual numbers 96945 96949 1...

Page 6: ...s as a basis for training 2 2 Proper use The Fraction Collector C 660 has been conceived of and constructed as a laboratory instrument Its correct usage is the optimal and reliable collection of indiv...

Page 7: ...uilt in accordance with current state of the art technology however risks to users property and the environment can arise when the instrument is used care lessly or improperly The manufacturer has det...

Page 8: ...The operator shall inform the manufacturer without delay of any safety related incidents which might occur during the operation of the instrument Legal regulations such as local state and federal law...

Page 9: ...r detailed information on the listed products see www buchi com or contact your local dealer 3 1 1 Standard instrument Table 3 1 Standard instrument Product Order number Fraction Collector C 660 44900...

Page 10: ...French 96971 Italian 96972 3 1 3 Optional accessories Table 3 3 Optional accessories Product Order number Waste valve valve for the Fraction Collector Prevents dripping during the fraction change 511...

Page 11: ...0 250 mL tubes for rack FC 12 diameter of 39 mm height of 300 mm 44960 i 20 50 mL tubes for rack FC 30 diameter of 25 mm height of 185 mm 44961 j 100 20 mL tubes for rack FC 60 diameter of 16 mm heigh...

Page 12: ...25 W Frequency 50 60 Hz Installation category II Degree of protection IP20 Pollution degree 2 Environmental conditions Temperature Altitude Humidity for indoor use only 5 40 C up to 2000 m maximum re...

Page 13: ...signals Display Back lit LCD graphic display 28 64 pixels 58 29 mm Dialog languages en de fr it es jp Interfaces 2 RS 485 system bus 1 RS 232 process data output 1 Mini DIN waste valve 1 Mini DIN TTL...

Page 14: ...F switch f FC 60 rack with glass tubes g Drip tray Fig 4 1 Example of System 3 4 2 Function principle The fraction collector is characterized by the following features Up to 12 liters 48 250 mL or up...

Page 15: ...scertained that the instrument is not exposed to aggressive substances such as acids bases and solvents which can have a negative influence on the useful life WARNING The fraction collector is not exp...

Page 16: ...to firmly seal the tubing end with the ferrule Fig 5 2 Installing fitting and ferrule 5 3 3 Optional waste diverter valve If the flow rate of the pumps exceeds 10 mL min a waste diverter valve is rec...

Page 17: ...bing guide f so that it pokes out approximately 3 mm Connect the valve to the WASTE VALVE con nection i 9 Fig 5 3 Installating the waste diverter valve 2 3 4 1 8 5 6 7 9 10 Fig 5 4 Control arrangement...

Page 18: ...Control elements 1 2 3 4 5 a START NEXT button b STOP PAUSE button c Display d Selector switch turn and press knob e ON OFF Power switch Fig 6 1 Control elements of the fraction collector Table 6 1 Fu...

Page 19: ...llection status PAUSE Pressing the STOP Pause button once The program sequence is interrupted and the BUCHI pump modules are stopped no reset Other brand pumps will not be stopped The program sequence...

Page 20: ...in the stop mode You set the desired values by turning the selector switch Press the selector switch in order to confirm the new value After 10 seconds without confirmation the cursor jumps back to t...

Page 21: ...avigation Parameters Table 6 3 Main menu Main menu Description Fraction Displays the current fraction Time or volume It is possible to collect according to time and volume This setting is selected in...

Page 22: ...e rack in the display and simulates the progression of the collector arm Collecting It is possible to set whether collection should take place in fixed time intervals or according to volume only in co...

Page 23: ...programs P01 P10 are deleted Table 6 6 Rack definition menu Rack definition menu Description back Jumps back into the Parameter menu Rectangular rack Jumps into Rack Menu 1 Ractangular rack Irregular...

Page 24: ...erwise the previously defined empty C01 C10 racks C01 C10 can be deleted with a yes no query 6 3 3 Setting the height of the collector arm Setting the height The distance between the collector arm and...

Page 25: ...n in the Waste column in the Wait Pause and Error states While the arm is moving from one position to the next the new tube number and tube position are entered and the Waste column is not marked The...

Page 26: ...ially in the case of only slightly separated peaks this procedure allows the multiple extraction of a fraction with sufficient purity for the subsequent analysis A tube change takes place when crossin...

Page 27: ...n times have considerably flatter flanks and are usually somewhat more agitated such peaks require a more slug gish switching decision The following serves as a rule of thumb Use Range 3 for separatio...

Page 28: ...or to any maintenance work on the instrument switch off the power supply and remove all sources of flammable vapor ATTENTION Use only genuine consumables and spare parts for any maintenance and repair...

Page 29: ...it on again if Arm is jammed appears in the display thus enabling the collector arm to reposition itself Please contact the BUCHI customer service if this measure does not help 8 1 Malfunctions and t...

Page 30: ...ons or application prob lems please contact one of these offices The customer service offers the following Spare part delivery Repairs Technical advice Before calling us Our service personnel will be...

Page 31: ...nces Clean the instrument and all accessories thoroughly to remove possibly dangerous substances Do not clean dusty parts with compressed air Store the instrument and its accessories at a dry place in...

Page 32: ...timum system performance and reliability Prior written permission of the manufacturer should be obtained before any modifications are made to the spare parts used 1 3 4 2 Table 10 1 Spare parts Produc...

Page 33: ...ause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Fran ais Cet appareil a t test et s est av r conforme aux limites pr vues pour les appa...

Page 34: ...11 Declarations and requirements 34 C 660 Operation Manual Version F 11 2 Declaration of conformity...

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