SSI America 90-2581 REV B manual

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1.Remove the pump head as described in Section 5.2.1. Use caution so as not to damage the sapphire piston.

5.2.3.1 Removing the Seals

1.Remove the pump head as described in Section 5.2.1. Use caution so as not to damage the sapphire piston.

2.Insert the flanged end of the seal insertion/removal tool into the seal cavity on the pump head. Tilt it slightly so that flange is under the seal and pull out the seal.

CAUTION: Using any other “tool” will scratch the finish.

3.Repeat the procedure for the low-pressure seal in the flush housing.

4.Inspect, and if necessary, clean the pump head as described in Section 5.2.2.

5.2.3.2Cleaning the Piston

1.Once the pump head and self-flush housing are removed, gently remove the seal back-up plate by using either a toothpick or small screwdriver in the slot on top of the pump housing.

2.Grasp the metal base of the piston assembly so that you avoid exerting any side load on the sapphire rod, and remove the piston from the slot in the carrier by sliding it up.

3.Use the scouring pad included in the seal replacement kit to clean the piston. Gently squeeze the piston within a folded section of the pad and rub the pad along the length of the piston. Rotate the piston frequently to assure the entire surface is scrubbed. Do not exert pressure perpendicular to the length of the piston, as this may cause the piston to break. After scouring, use a lint-free cloth, dampened with alcohol, to wipe the piston clean.

4.Grasp the metal base of the piston assembly, and insert it into the slot in the piston carrier until it bottoms in the slot.

5.2.3.3Replacing the Seals

1.Place a high-pressure replacement seal on the rod-shaped end of the seal insertion/removal tool so that the spring is visible when the seal is fully seated on the tool. Insert the tool into the pump head so that the open side of the seal enters first, facing the high pressure cavity of the pump head. Be careful to line up the seal with the cavity while inserting. Then withdraw the tool, leaving the seal in the pump head. When you look into the pump head cavity, only the polymer portion of the seal should be visible.

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Contents Operators Manual Binary Solvent Delivery ModulePage 1.INTRODUCTION fFast & easy setup 1.1.1 Pump Features1.1.2 Wetted Pump Materials 1.1.3 Self-FlushingPump HeadMicroprocessor advanced control It is recommended that the Self Flush feature be used to improve seal life in a number of applications. In particular, as stated above if pumping Buffers, Acids/Bases or any inorganic solution near saturation, the pump should utilize the Self Flush feature. With every piston stroke, an extremely thin film of solution is pulled back past the seal. If this zone is dry without use of Self Flush, then crystals will form with continuous operation, which will ultimately damage the seal 1.1.4 Self-Flushand Seal LifeFlow Rates 2.3Fluid Connections & Priming 2.INSTALLATION2.1Unpacking and Inspection 2.2Location/Environmentopaque to the flush housing as shown SELF-FLUSHPUMP Connect wash solution inlet and outlet tubing2.5.1 Solvent Out-gassingand Sparging 2.4Electrical Connection2.5Solvent Preparation 2.5.4 Initial system pressurization Daily 2.6.1Mobile Phase Reservoirs2.5.2 Cavitation 2.5.3 Filtration2.6.6 Long Term Pressure Calibration Accuracy 2.6.2 Self-FlushSolution2.6.3 Inlet Tubing and Filters 2.6.4 Priming the Pump and the Flushing Lines2.7.1Isopropanol Flush 2.7.2 Packaging for Shipping2.7Preparation for Storage or Shipping 3.1.1Control Panel 3.OPERATIONNon-volatileMemory Reset If the pump is operating erratically, there is the possibility that the memory has been corrupted. To reset the memory and restore the pump to its default parameters, press and hold the UP-ARROWbutton when the power is switched on. Release the button when the display reads rES. The parameters stored in non-volatilememory, i.e., the flowrate, the pressure compensation, the voltage/frequency select, the lower pressure limit, and the upper pressure limit will be set to the factory default values. The head type setting is the only parameter not changed by the non-volatilememory reset function. If the firmware is upgraded to a newer version, a non- volatile memory reset will automatically occur the first time the power is switched on 3.5Rear Panel Remote Input 3.6Symbols4.1.3 Pulse Damping 4.THEORY OF OPERATION4.1.1Liquid System Flow Path 4.1.2 Pump Cycle4.2.4 Motor Stall Detector 4.2.2 DC Power Supply4.2.1 Microprocessor Control 4.2.3 Remote InterfacingPage 5.1Filter Replacement 5.MAINTENANCE5.1.1 Inlet Filters 5.2.1Removing a Pump Head3.Remove the inlet line from the inlet check valve OUTLET FLUSHING CHECK VALVE OUTLET FLUSHING 1.Inspect the piston seal cavity in the pump head. Remove any foreign material using a cotton swab, or equivalent, and avoid scratching the sealing surfaces. Repeat for the self-flushhousing. Be sure no fibers from the cleaning swab remain in the components 5.2.2 Cleaning the Pump Head Assembly3.If the check valves have been removed, tighten the check valves on stainless steel pumps to 75 inch-poundsor enough to seal at maximum pressure. Do not exceed maximum torque. For Bioclean PEEK pumps, tighten each check valve firmly by hand. Do not go ¼ turn past finger tight Lower than normal pressure, pressure variations, and leaks in the pumping system can all indicate possible problems with the piston seal. Depending on the fluid or mobile phase used, piston seal replacement is often necessary after 1000 hours of running time 5.2.3 Replacing Piston Seals1.Remove the pump head as described in Section 5.2.1. Use caution so as not to damage the sapphire piston 5.Condition the new seal as described in Section 5.2.4 Changing the Piston5.3Conditioning New Seals 5.2.5Replacing the Pump Head5.5Pulse Damper Replacement 5.5.1Removing the Pulse Damper5.5.2 Pulse Damper Refurbishing 5.4Check Valve Cleaning and Replacement5.6Cleaning the Pump 5.5.3 Pulse Damper Installation5.7Lubrication 5.8Other Pump Maintenance7-14 5.9Fuse Replacement 1.Unplug the unit 2.Remove the cover This May Mean 6.PROBLEM SOLVINGQuick Guide to Problem Solving You Notice7.LIST OF REPLACEMENT PARTS 880201 Seal Kit, Aqueous, 5mL Part Number APPENDIX AA.1.1 Hardware Implementation Part DescriptionCommand Interpreter A.1.3“/” character Page A4-pinterminal board connector and a 10-pinterminal board connector are provided on the back panel. Any device capable of providing the proper run/stop logic level, flowrate control frequency, or flowrate control voltage can be used as a remote controlling device for pump operation via this connection. The terminal board connectors can be removed for ease of connecting wires, if desired, by pulling firmly rearward and should be reinserted firmly afterward A.2.1 Pressure Fault and Motor Stall Fault Outputthe EVENT 1 terminal and the EVENT 2 and EVENT 3 terminals is affected. EVENT 2 is Normally Closed connected to EVENT 1 until a fault occurs and then opens. EVENT 3 is Normally Open not connected to EVENT 1 until a fault occurs and then closes A.2.2 General Information on InputsThe PUMP-RUN, PUMP-STOP,and ENABLE IN inputs operate from an internal 5 VDC source and each one draws approximately 0.008 amps when connected to COM. To activate either the PUMP- RUN, PUMP-STOP,or ENABLE IN input connect it to COM. Any device capable of switching 0.008 amps can be connected between the PUMP-RUN, PUMP-STOP,or ENABLE IN input and COM, such as: a switch contact, a relay contact, an open collector output, an open drain output, or any output with a high logic level output of 3.8 to 6.0 volts and a low logic level output of 0.0 to 0.5 volts. A switch contact or a relay contact is preferred since this type of connection will provide isolation between the pump and the controlling device. The COM terminal is internally connected to the pumps chassis ground and should be connected to the controlling devices ground or zero volt terminal when the controlling device has an open collector output, an open drain output, or any output with logic level output A.2.4 Run and Stop InputsWhen activated ENABLE IN is at a low logic level, the ENABLE IN input disables flowrate control on the front panel and enables flowrate control on the back panel A.2.4 Enable InputEZ GRIP FITTING GUIDE APPENDIX BScientific Systems Inc Warranty Statement A-10