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HPLC

Valve Unifier VU 4.1

 

Instructions

Document No. V6855

Summary of Contents for AZURA

Page 1: ...HPLC Valve Unifier VU 4 1 Instructions Document No V6855...

Page 2: ...GmbH Hegauer Weg 38 D 14163 Berlin Phone 49 30 809727 0 Fax 49 30 8015010 Internet www knauer net E Mail info knauer net Version information Article number V6855 Version number 1 1 Last update 2018 03...

Page 3: ...g the device 8 Power supply 9 Mounting the valve onto the valve drive 10 Connecting the device to the computer 10 Configuring the LAN settings 11 Connecting the cables 11 Configuring the router 12 Int...

Page 4: ...ontrol 25 IP Port 25 LAN settings 25 Input 26 Output 27 Setting to standby 27 Setting valve position to Home 27 Exchanging rotor seal 28 Functional Tests IQ and OQ 28 Troubleshooting 29 LAN 29 Error m...

Page 5: ...aks are reduced to a minimum The valve drive can be operated with one of the available chromatography data systems OpenLAB EZChrom Edition ClarityChrom Chromeleon PurityChrom and Mobile Control Chrom...

Page 6: ...nections for external devices symbols warning signs and serial number External devices can be connected to the valve drive in three different ways connected to terminal strip via LAN connector within...

Page 7: ...tatus Legend 1 Space for serial number 2 LAN port 1 3 LAN port 2 4 Terminal strip 5 Service interface USB 6 Power connection 7 Ground connection Fig 2 Valve drive rear view LED Status Not ready The va...

Page 8: ...y Note Only use original parts and accessories made by KNAUER or a company authorized by KNAUER AZURA Valve Unifier VU 4 1 Power cable Accessories kit AZURA Valve Unifier VU 4 1 Valid documents AZURA...

Page 9: ...ated National and international regulations pertaining to laboratory work Original spare parts tools and eluents made or recommended by KNAUER Good Laboratory Practice GLP Accident prevention regulati...

Page 10: ...ays well ventilated Wear protective gloves and safety glasses when working on the device Where is use of the device prohibited Never use the system in potentially explosive atmospheres without appropr...

Page 11: ...ed Decontamination Report will not be repaired If you would like to return a device to KNAUER make sure to enclose a completed Decontamination Report with the device https www knauer net en Support co...

Page 12: ...s At least 5 cm if there is another device on one side At least 10 cm if there are devices set up on both sides General requirements Position the device on a level surface Protect the device against d...

Page 13: ...y to make sure that the specifications stated in Technical Data are met But check beforehand to use power cables which are admitted for use in your country Replace defective power cables only with acc...

Page 14: ...es which are assigned via IPv4 IPv6 is not supported 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 co...

Page 15: ...een saver must be deactived In case you use an USB to COM box the option Allow the computer to turn off ths device to save power in the devicemanager must be deacti vated for all USB hosts For all LAN...

Page 16: ...atch cable to connect the router and the computer Repeat this step to connect all devices 2 Use the power supply to connect the router to the mains power system Configuring the router The router is pr...

Page 17: ...If more than one HPLC system is connected to the same LAN and you plan on controlling them separately you can use different ports to avoid interference Therefore the port number for each device must...

Page 18: ...d the device switches into APIPA configuration and obtain an IP address automatically This process may take normally about 30 seconds Remote control On the rear of the valve drive are sockets on a ter...

Page 19: ...tor Finish the installation Put the device into operation Manual control Prerequisites The control of the valve drive is set to input manual control Signal Explanation EVENT OUT OC TTL compatible outp...

Page 20: ...osition 1 BACKWARD INJECT TTL input Low active Secure switching threshold min 10 mA After receiving a signal short circuit to GND from an exter nal device INJECT position 2 for 2 position valves Move...

Page 21: ...Only use original parts and accessories made by KNAUER or a company authorized by KNAUER The valve drive has an icon for the ground connection on the rear of the device Note If the supplied power adap...

Page 22: ...o be exchanged Operating with chromatography software To operate the device with software you have to establish a connection between the LAN port and a computer The valve drive can be operated with on...

Page 23: ...enu point with selection button to enter the submenu Changing values 1 Navigate in the menu to a value that has to be changed 2 A cursor is situated in the value Move the cursor with the navigation bu...

Page 24: ...Operation 20 AZURA Valve Unifier VU 4 1 Instructions V6855 Menu guide Fig 3 Menu guide scheme...

Page 25: ...main menu from the main display Scroll through the main menu using the navigation buttons Confirm with selection button to enter the submenu Menu Explanation Figure Start display Shows manufacturer a...

Page 26: ...et the LAN settings to manual or DHCP IP Port Set the IP port LAN Setup Set the IP address subnet mask or gateway In Pins Set if the input control is set manually or binary Out Pin Set if the output c...

Page 27: ...Date Last service date Menu Explanation Figure Switching Cycles Number of switching cycles of the mounted valve with current rotor seal Seals Count Number of exchanged rotor seals Total Cycles Select...

Page 28: ...ess Figure 1 In main display set the position via the navigation buttons 2 Let go of the navigation button The position is set immediately Process Figure 1 Change to Confirmation Mode Main Display Dri...

Page 29: ...MANL via the navigation buttons 4 Finish the process with pressing the confirmation button Process Figure 1 Change to IP port display Main Display Drive Setup IP Port 2 Press selection button 3 Using...

Page 30: ...selection button 3 Using the navigation buttons navigate to the value that has to be changed 4 Finish the process with pressing the confirmation but ton Gateway 1 In the LAN Setup display select the s...

Page 31: ...ing Event Trigger via the navigation buttons 4 Finish the process with pressing the confirmation but ton Process Figure 1 Keep the selection button pressed for about 3 seconds 2 Standby is shown on th...

Page 32: ...button for 3 seconds 5 The message Set new seal appears 6 Press confirmation button The screen changes to Seals Count display 7 To cancel the process push another random button The screen changes to t...

Page 33: ...ice Execution The test can be carried out either by the Technical Support of KNAUER or from a provider authorized by KNAUER for a fee Troubleshooting LAN Go through the following steps in case no conn...

Page 34: ...ake sure that the IP port of the device matches the port in the chroma tography software Error messages The display shows the error message In addition the status LED blinks red see Status display on...

Page 35: ...UER for repairs enclose the Service Request Form which can be downloaded from our website For a secure transport note the weight and dimensions of the device see chapter Technical data Bruising danger...

Page 36: ...or further information on terms and conditions All warranty claims shall expire in the event that any unauthorized changes are made to the device This warranty also excludes the following accidental o...

Page 37: ...n of Conformity accompanies the product as a separate docu ment and is available online https www knauer net de Support Declara tions of conformity Disposal Hand in old devices or disassembled old com...

Page 38: ...for the disposal Solvents and other operating materials All solvents and other operating materials must be collected separately and disposed of properly All wetted components of a device e g flow cel...

Page 39: ...ettings 11 setup 11 M menu guide 20 multiposition valve 24 O operating environment 8 operating ranges 1 operation 18 arrow keys 19 keypad 19 OQ 29 P packing list 9 port LAN 13 power supply 6 power cab...

Page 40: ...Index 36 AZURA Valve Unifier VU 4 1 Instructions V6855 V valve mount 10 valve position 24 view front 2 rear 2 W warranty 32 warranty seal 33...

Page 41: ...tions online https www knauer net en Support User manuals KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Ger te GmbH Hegauer Weg 38 14163 Berlin Phone 49 30 809727 0 Fax 49 30 8015010 E Mail info knauer net Internet www kn...

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