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Installation

AZURA V 2.1S User Manual, V6860, Version 2.2

Contact Data

Transport

Carefully prepare the device for transport or storage. If you want to return your 
device to KNAUER for repairs, enclose the Service Request Form which can be 
downloaded from our website.

Device Data

For a secure transport, note the weight and dimensions of the device (see 
Technical Data).

Bruises

Damage to the device by carrying or lifting it on protruding housing parts. The 
device may fall and thus cause injuries.

Lift the device on the side of the housing only.

Lifiting

Clasp the device at its side panels and lift it out of the packaging. Do not hold 
onto front cover or leak tray.

Operating Environment

Only if the requirements for ambient conditions of the operating environment 
are met, can the intended use be ensured. You will find the ambient conditions 
under Technical Data and below.

Device defect

The device overheats at exposure to sunlight and insufficient air circulation. 
Device failures are very likely.

Set up the device in such a way that it is protected against exposure to direct 
sunlight.

Keep at least 15 cm clear at the rear and 5–10 cm at each side for air circula-
tion.

Space Requirements

Position the device on a level and even surface.

Phone

+49 30 809727-111

Fax

+49 30 8015010

E-mail

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for Azura V 2.1S

Page 1: ...Valve Drive V 2 1S User Manual V6860 HPLC...

Page 2: ...Note The contents of this user manual apply for the BlueSha dow product Please submit a request on any article numbers for BlueShadow...

Page 3: ...es 8 2 Position Valves 8 Multiposition Valves 9 Valve Drives 10 Seals 10 Eluents 11 Scope of Delivery 12 Safety 12 Signal Words 14 Decontamination 14 Symbols and Signs 15 Installation 15 Contact Data...

Page 4: ...ystems Separately in a LAN 26 Connecting the Remote Connector 26 GROUND 27 HOME 27 BIN 0 3 28 Binary Code 28 Ground 29 Operation 29 Operating with the Keypad 29 Operation with Chromatography Software...

Page 5: ...Information 47 Warranty Conditions 47 Transport Damage 47 Index 48 Declaration of Conformity 50 To whom it may concern In case you prefer a French language user manual for this product submit your req...

Page 6: ...s have 6 ports and 3 channels 6P 3C multiposition valves have 1 channel always Operating Ranges Among others the device can be used for analytical or purification tasks Device Overview Various types o...

Page 7: ...ce connections for external devices symbols warning signs and serial number External devices can be connected to the valve drive in three different ways via remote connector via LAN connector within a...

Page 8: ...valves the input output port is not counted Valves are available in stainless steel or PEEK and with 1 8 or 1 16 connectors 2 Position Valves 2 position valves are used for injection column switching...

Page 9: ...s e g the selection of elu ents columns or for fractionating of eluate Multiposition valves are employed for fractioning if the form and the size of the fraction containers should be freely selectable...

Page 10: ...3C valves and 6P multi position valves operate on the same valve drive Note Submit any questions about the possible combinations between valves and valve drives to the Technical Support of KNAUER All...

Page 11: ...h in the perti nent literature and is only a recommendation If there is any doubt contact the Technical Support Legend 1 biconical seal 2 Dynaseal 3 screw fitting with ferrule Fig 6 seals Material pH...

Page 12: ...ratory technicians or have completed comparable vocational training The following knowledge is required Fundamental knowledge of liquid chromatography Knowledge regarding substances that are suitable...

Page 13: ...by the accident insurance compa nies for laboratory work Filtration of substances under analysis Use of inline filters Once they have been used never re use capillaries in other areas of the HPLC syst...

Page 14: ...tem in potentially explosive atmospheres without appropriate protective equipment For further information contact the Technical Support of KNAUER Decommissioning the Device Securely At any time take t...

Page 15: ...ately and disposed of properly Symbols and Signs The following symbols and signs can be found on the device in the chromatog raphy software or in the user manual Installation This chapter describes al...

Page 16: ...Clasp the device at its side panels and lift it out of the packaging Do not hold onto front cover or leak tray Operating Environment Only if the requirements for ambient conditions of the operating en...

Page 17: ...om the mains Installation Site air humidity below 90 non condensing temperature range 4 40 C 39 2 104 F Setup Prior to setting up the device find a suitable place according to the require ments and re...

Page 18: ...P multiposition valves Note While setting the valve mode switch the device off Switch on the device after the configuration so that the changes become effec tive Switch Assignment 3 Remove the foam in...

Page 19: ...ermitted 16P multiposition valve 2 ON BIN 0 2 at 6P multi position valves BIN 0 3 BIN 0 3 OFF RS 232 manual Pos 1 I L RS 232 manual Pos 1 I L RS 232 manual Pos 1 I L 3 ON output OUT BIN 3 output OUT B...

Page 20: ...Device defect Device damage due to blocked eluent flow Check that the number of valve ports is identical with the type of valve drive 6V 12V 16V Note The sample loop is not included with the delivery...

Page 21: ...ng on one end and a long fitting on the other end Prerequisites The ends of the sample loop were cut straight at a right angle to the capillary axis The Dynaseals are at hand Process Figure 1 Switch t...

Page 22: ...into port 2 and port 5 Fig 10scheme of an installed sample loop Process Figure 1 Insert one end of the sample loop into the screw fitting 1 2 Push the ferrule onto the capillary so that the broader si...

Page 23: ...to the Computer This section describes how to set up an HPLC system in a local area network LAN and how a network administrator can integrate this LAN into your com pany network The description applie...

Page 24: ...ows 7 For the network adapter the option Allow the com puter to turn off this device to save power in the Device Manager must be deactivated Process 1 In Windows 7 choose Start Control Panel Network a...

Page 25: ...er is preset at the factory You will find a label at the bottom side of the router on which IP address user name and password are printed These infor mation help to open the router configuration Proce...

Page 26: ...the device configuration of the chroma tography software We recommend to use the same port number for all devices in the same system Note The port is set to 10001 at the factory You must use the same...

Page 27: ...tion without a current flow HOME If the valve is controlled by HOME it has priority over control via RS 232 or manual operation As long as the switch off signal is not canceled the valve cannot be sta...

Page 28: ...tch of the device was set for the binary control Signal Explanation GROUND Ground connection for start and error signals HOME POS 1 Connection for short circuit for creating a switch signal Valve driv...

Page 29: ...Operation You have several options to select one port with the valve drive with chromatography software with the keypad with the Pin Header see Connecting the Remote Connector on page 26 Note It is n...

Page 30: ...olled with e g OpenLAB EZChrom edition ChromGater or ClarityChrom You find a detailed description on the chromatography software in the corre sponding user manual Switch On and Self Test Prerequisites...

Page 31: ...s inherited If several valves are switched in series then all positions will be changed Note The valve position can be changed during operation The change takes effect immediately Next Steps Start the...

Page 32: ...le at port 1 The sample runs into the sample loop port 2 and 5 and excessive sample is transported into the waste container through port 6 2 The valve is switched from load to inject 3 The pump port 4...

Page 33: ...ransported to the column for separa tion Legend port 1 sample injection port 2 sample loop port 3 column port 4 pump port 5 sample loop port 6 waste Fig 20valve position load Legend port 1 sample inje...

Page 34: ...nts on different columns Note Make sure there is no pressure when switching between the columns so that the columns are not damaged Functional Principle From the valve the sample is transported throug...

Page 35: ...ecolumn The precolumn is used in chromatography for example in the following cases preseparation or separation of heavily retarding substances Functional Principle From the valve the column 1 is fille...

Page 36: ...From the valve the precolumn 1 is filled with sample through the channel 2 3 From the channel 6 1 the quickly dissolved substances on the column 2 are separated while the heavily retarding substances...

Page 37: ...KNAUER docu ment and includes the following definition of customer requirements and acceptance terms documentation on device specifications device functionality check at installation site Test Interva...

Page 38: ...set for controlling Did the device receive an IP address 6 Turn off all devices router and computer Firstly turn on the router and sec ondly turn on the devices and the computer Has this been successf...

Page 39: ...smooth surfaces of the device can be cleaned with a mild commercially available cleaning solution or with isopropanol Valve Assembly The valve contains a rotor in its housing With disk springs the ro...

Page 40: ...te During disassembly make sure to mark the position of the rotor seal on the cylinder pins to make the assembly of the valve easier Legend 1 axial plate 2 axial needle bearing 3 compensation plate 4...

Page 41: ...rotor seal 4become visible 4 Remove the rotor seal 5and deposit in the correct orientation Mark posi tion and installation position of the rotor seal 5 Hold the inner components and turn over the bott...

Page 42: ...29multiposition valve position of the rotor seal 2 position valves Fig 302 position valve position of the rotor seal temperature range 4 40 C 39 2 104 F air humidity below 90 humidity non condensing...

Page 43: ...drive with 6P 3C valve PEEK 1 8 AWA10AE valve drive with 6P multiposition valve PEEK 1 16 AWA10BB valve drive with 6P multiposition valve SS 1 8 AWA10BC valve drive with 6P multiposition valve PEEK 1...

Page 44: ...tion valve 1 16 SS 50 bar with accessories A1379 16P multiposition valve 1 16 SS 100 bar with accessories A1379 1 Name Order No 6P 3C injection valve 1 16 SS with accessories A1357 6P 3C injection val...

Page 45: ...6P multiposition valve 1 16 1 8 Vespel A0880 rotor seal 6P multiposition valve 1 16 0 3 mm bore size Ves pel A0880 1 rotor seal 6P multiposition valve 1 16 Tefzel A1586 rotor seal 6P multiposition va...

Page 46: ...r belongs to category 8 and 9 which among others comprise laboratory equipment All distributors and importers are responsible for the disposal of old devices as defined by the WEEE directive End users...

Page 47: ...to the manufacturer at the time the damage occurs wear parts fuses glass parts columns light sources cuvettes and other opti cal components damage caused by negligence or improper operation of the de...

Page 48: ...er 23 control 2 position valve 8 binary 28 multiposition valve 9 D decontamination 14 delivery 12 DIP switch 10 18 disk spring 40 41 Dynaseal 10 E eluent list 11 G ground 29 I inject 33 installation a...

Page 49: ...l 31 install 21 PEEK 21 scheme 22 stainless steel 22 seal 10 40 self test 30 setup 17 software 23 30 solvent flammability 13 line 13 self ignition point 14 tray 13 space requirements 16 spare parts 12...

Page 50: ...ing standards Machinery Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Cord Sets IEC 60799 1998 EMC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC IEC 61000 3 2 2009 IEC 61326 1 2011 Disposal RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU WEEE Directive 2002...

Page 51: ...ed in Germany on environmentally friendly paper from sustainable forests AZURA are registered trademarks of KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Ger te GmbH Please find up to date manuals online www knauer net do...

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