Pulse-Free Flow Peristaltic Pump!
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1. Buffered Remote Input remote keystrokes Mimic key actions K codes String of characters as follows lt backwards CCW faster amp rabbit All other characters are ignored A buffered K command must be the last in a command string E To make this command work properly the MINIPULS should not be disconnected from the system master until the buffer is empty To ensure that this is true the master should send another command such as an empty string immediately after any string containing a kK command Completion of the first string is implied as soon as the second is accepted Parameters gt forwards CW slower H stop Comments 24 Command K Type Mode Function Response format Intermediate Keypad and Remote Request keypad status cs where cis the code of the last key pressed lt backwards CCW gt forwards CW 4 faster slower H stop amp rabbit S none only at power on S is the key s status l ifthe key was pressed after the last request if the key remains pressed after the last request a space means that no key was pressed gr Command R Type Buffered Mode Remote Function Set speed Syntax Rrrr Parameter rrrr is the new speed in hundredths of a revolution per minute ranging between 0 and 4800 An input of R is interpreted as RO u m any Default response2. Comment CommandR Type Mode Function Response format Immediate Keypad and Remote Read Display AXX XXca where dis the direction status a space if stopped if CW if CCW XX XX is the speed status in rpm at full speed rabbit cis the control status K if started through the keypad R if started through the contacts or set to remote mode through GSIOC is the autostart condition if in autostart condition display flashing a space if not in autostart Default response 12 50K when the pump is new Buffered Keypad and Remote Set External Control Mode Switches between modes Sm m K for keypad or R for remote mode Type Mode Function Syntax Parameter Command V Type Immediate Mode Keypad and Remote Function Request Analog Input Status Response format vvv where vvv is a three character code range 000 255 Default response 255 255 corresponds to 5 V or open circuit JN USER S GUIDE Examples Example 1 Comment To set the speed at 25 rpm Master Reset Set remote mode Set speed to 25 00 rpm This sets the speed without starting the pump it does not rotate Example 2 To mimic the key entry sequence CCW FULL SPEED Comment Master Reset Set remote mode Select CCW direction Then B to allow K lt and K amp to work Full soeed rabbit empty string Comment Maste
3. miniouls Pulse Free Flow Peristaltic Pump ANA E USER S GUIDE A P GILSON miniouls B Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION Unpacking Safety 2 DESCRIPTION Introduction Speed Control Module Pump Head Back Panel Membrane Keypad Assembly 3 SET UP Electrical Changing the Pump Head Tubing Selection and Fitting Recommendations Gilson Connectors and Couplers 4 OPERATION Keypad Functions Initialization Autostart Function Maintenance and Troubleshooting 20 5 REMOTE CONTROL 21 Electrical Contact Control 21 Control by Gilson Devices 22 Microcomputer Control GSIOC 22 6 APPENDICES 26 Part Numbers and Accessories 26 Additional Accessories 2 Technical Data 30 _ LO CO CO O9 Or OV WD TO Sau ON Gm Gr por CO WW uo _ Warranty Gilson warrants this product against defects in material under normal use and service for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase Gilson is not responsible for incidental damage resulting from physical shock continuous expo sure to corrosive reagents or technical handling an This instrument must not be directly connected notin accordance with the guidelines described to humans for any purpose in the user s guide Trademarks Elgiloy is a registered trademark of Elgiloy Co Hastelloy is a registered trademark of Haynes MS DOS Windows
4. J USER S GUIDE Back Panel The back panel holds E gt a power cord socket and a power switch with Be fuses Se B afan E gt an input output control socket gt a 9 pin GSIOC socket Membrane Keypad Assembly The membrane keypad assembly is integrated with the main housing Power switch GSIOC control T Voltage selecti Input Output control The keypad and liquid crystal display are shown R nput Output contro in the figure Slower Decrease the pump speed 2 Faster Increase the pump speed Rabbit Set speed to 48 rom O Forwards Start the pump clockwise O Backwards Startthe pump counter clockwise 6 Stop Stop the pump p Keypad Controller 3 SET UP This chapter contains gt Key information relating to voltage selection and fitting the fuses You are strongly advised to read this information carefully P Detailed information relating to fitting the tubing flowrate selection and which connectors or couplings should be used Electrical Voltage Selection and Fitting Fuses The power receptacle includes an ON OFF switch and a fuse holder voltage selector The voltage is selected by removing the fuse holder inserting two fuses of the correct value into the fuse holder and then inserting the fuse holder into the power receptacle so that the small white arrow corresponding to the required voltage points to the alignment mark on the power receptacle body are miniouls B For safety reasons
5. to connect standard tube end fittings to flow tubes 1 to 3 mm id Description One PTFE coupler to connecthigh presuretube end fittings between 1 4 28 TPI and 10 mm standard thread Set of 5 PVDF couplers for linking two standard Gilson connection screws 1 4 28 TPI Description Set of 12 PVC Flow tubes of 0 25 mm id Set of 12 PVC Flow tubes of 0 38 mm id Set of 12 PVC Flow tubes of 0 51 mm id Set of 12 PVC Flow tubes of 0 76 mm id Set of 12 PVC Flow tubes of 1 02 mm id Set of 12 PVC Flow tubes of 1 30 mm id Set of 12 PVC Flow tubes of 1 52 mm id Set of 12 PVC Flow tubes of 1 65 mm id Set of 12 PVC Flow tubes of 2 06 mm id Set of 12 PVC Flow tubes of 2 29 mm id Set of 12 PVC Flow tubes of 2 79 mm id Set of 12 PVC Flow tubes of 3 16 mm id miniouls B Polyvinylchloride PVC Connection He WAI Tubing F117952 3 meters tubing 0 25 mm id F117953 3 meters tubing 0 38 mm id F117954 3 meters tubing 0 51 mm id F117956 3 meters tubing 0 76 mm id F117958 3 meters tubing 1 02 mm id F117960 3 meters tubing 1 30 mm id F117962 3 meters tubing 1 52 mm id F117963 3 meters tubing 1 65 mm id F117965 3 meters tubing 2 06 mm id F117966 3 meters tubing 2 29 mm id F117968 3 meters tubing 2 79 mm id F117969 3 meters tubing 3 16 mm id Polyvinylchloride PVC Connection Tubing HF For use with high flow pump heads only F117970 3 meters PVC tubing 4mm id F117980 3 meters PVC tubing 5 mm id F117981 3 meters PVC tubing 6 mm id F117982 3
6. 0 5 V giving 0 100 ki INPUT 0 5 V of the selected speed There are two contact inputs and ji one analog input available on the 6 pin barrier strip connector These TTL low level active inputs 0 to 5 Start Stop Volts have a threshold of 2 Volts o l and are pulled up to 5 Volts with a high impedance They are protected o so OO Active CCW against AC voltages up to 264 Volts Direction O Control START ooo 0 V Active Start 5 V Inactive Stop rms for an unlimited period of time The pin out is shown below ene Es Start Stop Input Contact Input The pump can be started by closing this input and stopped by opening it The input is closed by short ing pin 3 to ground pin 2 4 or 6 Closing this input starts the pump in the direction selected by the Direction Control input at the speed defined by the Analog Input When the pump is started using this input the keypad has no effect until the Start Stop contact is opened again Direction Control Contact Input This input only works when the Start Stop input is activated When the Direction Control contact is opened the pump rotates in the forward direction clockwise When this contact is closed the pump rotates in the reverse direction counter clockwise The direction of rotation may be changed while the pump is running in which case the change is immediate Pump Speed Analog Input This input only works when the Start Stop input is
7. Introduction There is a small lsoversinic drain tube inside the MINIPULS 3 with an outlet at the base of the pump The tube which limits the risks resulting from a rupture of the peristaltic tubing is con nected to the motor assembly to prevent liquid from seeping inside the instrument All other tubing is fitted to the pump head Gilson supplies two types of tubing peristaltic tubing with two retaining stops connection tubing without retaining stops In normal operations short lengths of peristaltic tubing are placed in the pump head With MP pump heads it is essential that peristaltic tubing with two retaining stops is used The calibrated stops ensure that the tubing is correctly tensioned when fitted to the head HF models can use either type of tubing The user then links the MINIPULS 3 with other hydraulic com ponents of the system for example chromatographic columns using connection tubing connectors and couplers of appropriate diameter and material Type of Material Recommended Tubing by Flow Rate Tubing made of various materials and with different internal diameters is m D H Hoa a available from Gilson The tubing sizes n yl aaa nia and materials recommended for MP and HF pump heads are shown in the PVC upto26 0 25t03 2 up to 236 2108 above table Tubing sizes are specified Paiioroelastomer up to 38 05to4 z dine asinternal diameter id in millimeters mm Maximum flow rates are speci fied in m
8. connection to an LPLC system A Tefzel connector reference 495051 is available for con necting flexible tubing id 1 to 3 mm to tubing connections screws at Gilson chromatography column outlets Couplers Two types of coupler are available Reference F1410050 consists of a set of five PVDF couplers for linking two standard Gilson connection screws 1 4 28 TPI Reference 495036 consists of oneTeflon coupler forlinking connection screws of different sizes 1 4 28 TPI to 10 mm standard thread miniouls B 4 OPERATION Install the pump and make the required hydraulic and electrical connections as described in Chapter 3 Switch the pump on using the rear panel switch Then refer to the following sections which describe how to use the keypad to control the pump or to Chapter 5 if the pump is to be remotely controlled Keypad Functions The keypad has six keys plus a 3 digit and 2 symbol Liquid Crystal Display unit The keypad functions are summarized below 1 Slower Decrease the pump speed 2 Faster Increase the pump speed Rabbit Set speed to 48 rom Forwards Start the pump clockwise O Backwards Start the pump counter clockwise O Stop Stop the pump Keypad Controller Initialization 1 Install tubing as described in Chapter 3 2 Switch the pump ON using the rear panel switch The speed is set at 12 5 rpm at delivery The last speed set before switching off is shown in rpm on the keypad disp
9. meters PVC tubing 8 mm id Reference Description Fluoroelastomer Tubing Isoversinic Viton For use with strong acids oils aromatic and chlorinated solvents Isoversinic Calibrated Peristaltic tubing 0 40 meter lengths of Isoversinic peristaltic tubing with stops F1817741 Set of 4 Isoversinic flow tubes 0 5 mm id F1817743 Set of 4 Isoversinic flow tubes 1 0 mm id F1817745 Set of 4 Isoversinic flow tubes 2 0 mm id F117747 Set of 4 Isoversinic flow tubes 3 0 mm id F117749 Set of 4 Isoversinic flow tubes 4 0 mm id Reference Description Isoversinic Connection Tubing T F117740 3 meters Isoversinic tubing 0 5 mm id F117742 3 meters Isoversinic tubing 1 0 mm id F117744 3 meters Isoversinic tubing 2 0 mm id F117746 3 meters Isoversinic tubing 3 0 mm id F117748 3 meters Isoversinic tubing 4 0 mm id F117750 3 meters Isoversinic tubing 6 0 mm id 98 Silicone Tubing Silicone Calibrated Peristaltic tubing 0 40 meter lengths of Silicone peristaltic tubing with stops Silicone Connection Tubing Polypropylene Pharmed Tubing For use in the pharmaceutical and food industries Polypropylene Calibrated Peristaltic Tubing 0 4 meter lengths of peristaltic tubing with stops Polypropylene Connection Tubing Electrical Connector Reference F1825111 F1825112 F1825113 F1825114 Reference F1825131 F1825132 F1825133 F117975 F117976 F117977 F117978 F117979 Reference F1825101 F1825102 F182
10. the MINIPULS 3 when an immediate command is sent at power on or after a master reset The response to a buffered command is a period Because the controller command buffer is 40 characters long buffered command strings can be as long as 39 characters the last character being the CR Carriage Return ASCII code Command Type Function Keypad and Remote Request Module Identification Keypad and remote Request Mode Status Keypad and remote Master Reset Keypad and remote Request Contact Input Status Remote Input Remote Keystroke Keypad and remote Request Keypad Status Remote Set Speed Keypad and remote Read Display Keypad and remote Set External Mode l K K R R S V Keypad and remote Request Analog Input Status OE miniouls B Command Immediate Keypad and Remote Module identification Response format 312Vx y where Vx y identifies the software version Immediate Keypad and Remote Request Mode Status K for keypad R for remote ngr Response format Default response Immediate Keypad and Remote Master reset Response format is echoed Immediate Keypad and Remote Request Contact Input Status ab where a reflects pin 3 START STOP input b reflects pin 1 CW CCW input a andb take values of either 0 or 1 1 is an inactive or high input open 0 is an active or low input closed Default response 11 Response format Command K
11. 01121 2062 Additional Accessories JN USER S GUIDE Additional accessories such as tubing and connectors can be supplied by Gilson These items are described in Chapter 3 and listed below Connectors Metal Sleeve Connectors for Small Bore Tubing Plastic Connectors for Large Bore Tubing Connector Kits for Flanged Tubing Couplers Polyvinylchloride PVC Tubing Foruse with medium concentration aqueous solutions acidic or basic Polyvinylchloride PVC Calibrated Peristaltic tubing 0 4 meter lengths of PVC peristaltic tubing with stops Reference F117985 F117986 F117987 Reference F1179931 F1179941 F1179951 Reference F1825054 F1825056 F1825057 495051 Reference 495036 F1410050 Reference F117932 F117933 F117934 F117936 F117938 F117940 F117942 F117943 F117945 F117946 F117948 F117949 oO Description Set of 5 Stainless steel connectors 0 6 mm od Set of 5 Stainless steel connectors 0 8 mm od Set of 5 Stainless steel connectors 1 1 mm od Description Set of 10 PVDF connectors for 1 2 mm id tubing to 2 3 mm Set of 10 PVDF connectors for 1 2 mm id tubing to 1 2 mm Set of 10 PVDF connectors for 2 3 mm id tubing to 2 3 mm Description Set of 5 screw amp cone for 1 0 1 65 mm id tubing 3 mm max od Set of 5 screw amp cone for 2 0 2 3 mm id tubing 4 mm max od Set of 5 screw amp cone for 2 8 3 2 mm id tubing 5 mm max od One connector 1 4 28 TPI
12. 5103 Reference F1825121 F1825122 F1825123 F1825124 F1825125 Reference 38306512 sas JN USER S GUIDE Description Set of 4 Silicone flow tubes 0 6 mm id Set of 4 Silicone flow tubes 1 0 mm id Set of 4 Silicone flow tubes 2 0 mm id Set of 4 Silicone flow tubes 2 8 mm id Description 3 meters Silicone tubing 0 6 mm id 3 meters Silicone tubing 1 mm id 3 meters Silicone tubing 2 mm id 3 meters Silicone tubing 3 mm id 3 meters Silicone tubing 4 mm id 3 meters Silicone tubing 5 mm id 3 meters Silicone tubing 6 mm id 3 meters Silicone tubing 7 mm id Description Set of 4 Polypropylene Flow tubes of 0 5 mm id Set of 4 Polypropylene Flow tubes of 1 0 mm id Set of 4 Polypropylene Flow tubes of 2 0 mm id Description 3 meters Polypropylene tubing 0 5 mm 3 meters Polypropylene tubing 1 0 mm 3 meters Polypropylene tubing 2 0 mm 3 meters Polypropylene tubing 3 2 mm 3 meters Polypropylene tubing 6 4 mm Description 6 pin barrier strip connector miniouls B Technical Data Operating Temperature 4 40 C No warm up time is required before operation Position Upright only vertical 5 Head Speed 0 01 to 48 rpm Torque Greater than 3 Nm at any speed below 25 rpm at or above the nominal voltage 110V or 220V Motor Speed Stability 0 5 for any variation of line voltage torque or temperature Continuous Speed Adjustment From 0 to 48 rpm by 0 01 increments up to 9 99 rpm above 9 99 rpm b
13. Additional speed control modules including the standard accessory package Box 1 or additional pump heads Box 2 may be ordered separately Upon receipt of your MINIPULS 3 unpack it and check that all of the parts are included even if it is not for immediate use Keep the packing because in the event that the unit is returned to the factory the original packing must be used to return equipment under warranty Report any loss or damage immediately Safety Read this section carefully before installing and operating the equipment The instrument described in this User s Guide is a low pressure pump that should only be used in the laboratory or similar indoor environment by qualified personnel If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by Gilson the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired miniouls B For safe and correct use of the instrument it is essential that both operating and service personnel follow generally accepted safety procedures as well as the safety instructions given in this User s Guide Cleaning installation dismantling maintenance adjustment and repair should only be performed by personnel trained in such work and who are aware of the possible dangers involved Voltages present inside the instrument are potentially dangerous If there is a problem with the instru ment the power cable should be removed until qualified service personnel have repaired it This is to prevent anyone from ina
14. activated A DC voltage 0 to 5 Volts or a resistance resistor or potentiometer between pin 5 and ground can be used to change the rotation speed as described below Voltage control Effective Soeed Selected Speed x Applied Voltage 5 Volts The Applied Voltage is expressed in Volts The Selected Speed is displayed before the Start Stop input is activated The Effective Speed is displayed after the Start Stop input is activated Resistance control Effective Speed Reference Speed x Resistance Resistance 68 The resistance is expressed in kOhms The Reference Speed is obtained with an infinite resistance open circuit ojis miniouls B Control by Gilson Devices Please refer to the respective technical manuals For more details please contact your Gilson Service Center Microcomputer Control GSIOC Introduction to GSIOC The Gilson Serial Input Output Channel GSIOC is a bidirectional bus that connects a master device usually called controller or system controller with as many as ten slave devices with RS422A speci fications or thirty two with RS485 specifications The master communicates with one slave at a time The slave is identified by a unique identification number in the range 0 63 When the master identi fies a slave it connects on the channel as the previous slave disconnects The GSIOC bus implements RS422A RS485 transmitters and receivers Refer to the GSIOC Technical Manual for further deta
15. are registred trademarks of Microsoft Corp Pharmed lsoversinic are registred trademarks of Norton Performance Plastics Corp Teflon Tefzel Viton are registred trademarks of E I du Pont de Nemours amp Co Inc se J USER S GUIDE 1 INTRODUCTION This User s Guide describes how to set up and operate a Gilson MINIPULS 3 Peristaltic Pump It also describes some of the methodology required to obtain accurate reproducible results The user must know how to set up and operate a MINIPULS 3 before the unit is used therefore Chapters 1 to 4 including the safety notes must be read first The instrument is designed to be used only by properly qualified and trained personnel Chapter 1 contains general information including the specifications and safety notes Chapter 2 contains a detailed description of the hardware Chapter 3 describes how to set up a pump and details the recommended connectors and tubing Chapter 4 describes how to operate the pump Chapter 5 contains information concerning remote control including how to make the electrical con nections to other instruments and GSIOC instructions Chapter 6 is an appendix containing details of the accessories and the technical data Unpacking Each complete MINIPULS 3 is shipped in two boxes Box 1 contains the speed control module and the standard accessory package see the Appendix Box 2 contains the pump head from the six available models see the Appendix
16. are two basic command types the controller sends to a slave device buffered commands and immediate commands Slave commands execute buffered commands as background processes Immediate commands have a higher priority the slave interrupts the execution of a buffered command to execute an immediate command The MINIPULS 3 command buffer is 32 characters long ye Connector Pin out The GSIOC Connector is a 9 pin male SUB D socket to which m2 data from slave a controller micro computer or Gilson sampler can be m3 data from master connected The pin out is opposite Control Modes J USER S GUIDE x1 reserved m6 reserved a7 data from slave a8 data from master a4 clock from master a9 clock from master m5 reserved The MINIPULS 3 offers two levels of digital control mode Keypad and Remote B The Keypad mode is the default The MINIPULS 3 normally works through the keypad and responds toimmediate commands through GSIOC Itis similar to the local mode of some computer controlled devices P in the Remote mode the keypad is locked and the unit receives commands and key codes from the GSIOC Contact inputs are disabled Command Descriptions Below is the list of available commands in alphabetical order This list may be used as a quick reference guide A detailed description of each command is given next page The default response given in some of the fol lowing descriptions is the response returned by
17. dvertently using the instrument thus causing possible harm to themselves or damage to the instrument itself The leakage current of the instrument is within the limits allowed by safety standards of laboratory equipment An efficient ground connection is imperative for the physical protection of the user Power supply cord reference 7080316106 is for use in France and Germany Power supply cord reference 7080318107 is for use in USA and Canada For other countries contact your local Gilson representative You must only use the type of fuse described and specified in this document 0 5 Amp type T slow blow is for use with power supplies between 100V and 120V 0 25 Amp type T slow blow is for use with power supplies between 220V and 240V Adequate protection such as ventilation must be provided if dangerous liquids are used in the analyti cal work If incidental spillage occurs carefully clean up the spillage taking into account the nature of the spilled liquid including all required safety measures This instrument must not be sterilized using an autoclave or any other mechanical device When you need to clean this instrument use one of the three following methods 1 A clean dry cloth 2 A cloth dampened with water No other form of detergent or chemical may 3 A cloth dampened with soapy water be used If a cloth dampened with soapy water is used to clean the instrument only Symbol Explanation domestic soap may be us
18. eases and when the internal diameter of the tubing increases Material Composition Polyvinyl chloride Recommended Tubing by Application Silicone Silicone elastomer Physical characteristics Transparent clear rigid Translucent beige Temperature range Up to 94 C Gas Permeability Sterilization Autoclaving Range of internal diameter 0 25 to 8 mm Other features Low cost Applications General use Up to 230 C Autoclaving or irridiation 0 64 to 7 mm Excellent biocompatibility Not recommended with strong acids bases or solvents Biological siis Polypropylene Isoversinic Viton Polypropylene based Fluorinated elastomer material with plasticizer Opaque beige Opaque black 60 to 135 C 20 to 200 C FDA food quality FDA 21 CFR 177 26000 USP class VI Impermeable to most gases Autoclaving Autoclaving 0 5 to 6 4mm 0 5 to 6 0 mm Long service life Excellent resistance to strong acids oxidizing agents aromatic and chlorinated solvents Pharmaceutical and food Where high chemical resistance is required e g ICP miniouls B Fitting the Tubing MP pump heads Only peristaltic tubing with retaining stops can be fitted to MP pump heads 1 Unlock each channel of the head by pressing the trigger key A towards the roller barrel 2 Position the tubing around the rollers it is kept in place by the plastic stops B 3 Swing the compression cam back a
19. ed Alternating current When operating the MINIPULS you must ensure that the fan works and that the ventilation slots are not obstructed in any Way On Supply switch Off Supply switch The following symbols appear on the instrument O tuppi swit Symbols used on the rear panel are explained in Chapter 5 AN ee The keypad symbols are explained in Chapter 4 A E E Gide R PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR TERMINA J USER S GUIDE 2 DESCRIPTION Gilson s MINIPULS 3 is a peristaltic pump designed for transferring fluids with a high level of speed stability and a low pulsation level It has many applications including the following gt transferring solutions emulsions suspensions and gases at up to 200 C gt propelling liquids through chromatographic systems against a back pressure of up to 500 kPa for example when controlled by a Gilson fraction collector B gt automation of biological analyses by proportionally mixing a sample with several reagents flow injection analysis P continuously sampling the components of a production process reactors fermenters and so on B gt formation of gradients concentration pH and so on The Gilson MINIPULS 3 is powered by a hybrid stepper motor and controlled by an integral microproc essor by using the front panel keypad see Chapter 4 It can also be remotely controlled from a master device such as a Personnal Computer or by electrical contacts see Chapter 5 I
20. f values measured at atmospheric pressure refer to pages 13 to 15 Use the RABBIT key to prime the tubing fill it with liquid see Chapter 4 Gilson Connectors and Couplers With reference to the Appendix Additional Accessories Gilson can supply connectors see table below for linking peristaltic tubing with connection tubing and couplers for other equipment such as low pressure liquid chromatography columns Connectors Tubings are connected by simply pushing the tubings onto either end of a connector Plastic connectors are used for the larger diameter tubings Three types are available F1179941 small bore 1 to 2 mm to small bore F1179931 small bore 1 to 2 mm to large bore 2 to 3 mm F1179951 large bore 2 to 3 mm to large bore Metal sleeve connectors are used for very small bore tubing Three sizes are available from Gilson for connecting tubing from 0 25 mm id to 0 8 mm id J USER S GUIDE Tubing ID 0 25 0 3 0 5 0 6 0 8 1 2 2 3 0 25 Sleeve 0 6 od 0 3 0 5 0 6 0 8 Plastic Plastic Plastic Coupling Kits These are used to connect the peristaltic tubing to PTFE tubing Peristaltic tubing having flanged ends or to connect the peristaltic tubing to Low Pres Sse sure Liquid Chromatography LPLC oii systems The coupling kit consists of a connection screw and a cone The figure shows atypical
21. g of the liquid The compression cam pressure can be adjusted using the adjustment screw Slowly tighten the screw until the pump starts pumping liquid inside the peristaltic tubing and then tighten again approximately 1 8 turn Take care not to over tighten the screws it is advisable to limit pressure on tubing to the minimum necessary for pumping liquid Carry out final adjustment after 15 minutes of operation If the pump is used with a system that provides a back pressure such as a chromatographic column tighten the screw by one or two extra turns to obtain the required flow rate MP Model Small Sized Tubing 20 30 Pump Head Speed RPM Speed Flow rate Chart Small Sized Tubing oe miniouls B MP Model Medium Sized Tubing Polypropylene To pvc 1 mm 20 30 Pump Head Speed RPM Speed Flow rate Chart Medium Sized Tubing HF Model Large Sized Tubing 20 30 Pump Head Speed RPM Speed Flow rate Chart Large Sized Tubing 14 J USER S GUIDE HF Model Fluoroelastomer Tubing 20 30 Pump Head Speed RPM Speed Flow rate Chart Fluoroelastomer Sized Tubing HF Model Silicone Tubing Flow mL min 20 30 Pump Head Speed RPM Speed Flow rate Chart Silicone Sized Tubing Se miniouls B Recommendations gt gt gt gt gt gt To ensure that consistent and accurate flow rates are maintained systematically
22. illiliters minute Silicone up to 45 0 6 to 2 8 up to 200 2to7 Polypropylene up to 14 0 5 to 2 up to 171 2t06 4 For any given type of pump head the type of solution pumped determines the type of peristaltic tub ing to be used refer to the table on page 11 More rigid materials such as PVC produce smaller pulsations For example when pumping water at 45 rpm pressure 100 kPa typical values for pressure pulsations are 5 with 6 mm id PVC tubing and 20 with 6 mm id silicone tubing ede Diameter and Flow Rate JN USER S GUIDE Select the peristaltic tubing diameter that gives the desired flow rate by reference to the Speed Flow Rate Charts page 13 to page 15 These graphs represent the values obtained in laboratory tests where the liquid was allowed to flow freely from the tubing against atmospheric pressure only There was no additional back pressure e g a chromatographic column The selection of peristaltic tubing is a compromise between minimizing the pulsations and maximiz ing the lifetime of the tubing When making this choice the following points should be considered the smaller the diameter the smaller the pulsations and the faster the head has to rotate leading to a reduction of peristaltic tubing lifetime the bigger the diameter the bigger the pulsations and the slower the head has to rotate leading to increased peristaltic tubing lifetime That is the pulsations increase when the flow rate decr
23. ils The master device is usually a micro computer Gilson has developed hardware and software interfaces for Personnal Computers The minimum PC hardware configuration for the master device is as follows Hardware Requirements For computers using MS DOS Windows 9X or NT The CPU must have at least 512 KB of RAM The PC must have a keyboard a video monitor with its controller card 9 cm 3 5 inch floppy disk drive with its controller an RS232C card and a Gilson 605 RS232 Adapter or 506B C System Interface For other environments Other computers require an RS232C port and a Gilson 506B C System Interface or 605 RS232 Adapter The RS232C port must be able to be formatted for eight data bits and one even parity bit Refer to the 605 RS232 Adapter User s Guide for a full description of the adapter operational details and informa tion relating to the GSIOC protocol Refer to the 506 System Interface User s Guide for information relating to the use of the interface Software Requirements For computers using MS DOS Windows 9X or NT The software environment must include PC DOS or MS DOS V3 0 or above a programming language and a Gilson 706 Device Driver software The user may develop application programs in BasicA or GW Basic Borland Turbo Pascal Microsoft Pascal or Microsoft C languages For other environments A software driver must be written to implement the Gilson protocol according to the GS OC Technical Manual There
24. ip con nector on the rear panel The contacts which are numbered 1 through 6 have the functions listed on the next page Contacts 2 4 and 6 are ground connections e Pair 1 2 is a contact input that changes the pumping direction e Pair 3 4 is a contact input that starts stops the pump e Pair 5 6 controls the speed of the pump The connections are made using insulated wire and barrier strip connectors To prepare wire for each connection cut it into pieces of appropriate length then strip about 1 cm of insulation from each end Insert each wire into the appropriate slot on the barrier strip connector Push each wire all the way in then tighten the corresponding screw Push the barrier strip connector into the socket on the MINIPULS 3 The connector is designed to fit snugly into the socket Connect the other ends of the wires to the corresponding output terminals on the controlling device J USER S GUIDE Make sure that the connectors are inserted correctly by referring to the diagram which indicates the function of each pair on the rear panel of the MINIPULS 3 Details of how to connect a MINIPULS 3 to specific Gilson Instruments are given in Chapter 5 Computer control To control the MINIPULS 3 from a computer connect an appropriate Gilson interface module or an RS232 adapter to the computer Next connect a Gilson Serial Input Output Channel GSIOC cable between the interface module or adapter andthe MINIPULS 3 and a
25. lay 3 Select the desired speed by pressing the key to decrease the displayed value the key to increase the displayed value Pressing either key once changes the right hand digit by one pressing the key continuously makes the speed vary at an increasing rate To start the pump press the 4 or the amp key depending on the desired direction of rotation A sign or a sign is then displayed to the left of the speed value Press the RABBIT key to purge or to prime the tubing The RABBIT key cannot be used until either the 4 or the Q key has been pressed The direction of pumping can be changed without stop ping the pump Pressing the RABBIT key gives the maximum speed of 48 rpm in the previously selected direction 248 J USER S GUIDE When pressed the display shows or but the previous speed is stored in memory If pressed a second time the pump rotates at the preset speed the same is applicable if either the 4 or the key is pressed The STOP key stops the pump and stores the displayed speed for the next start up command If the key is pressed when the pump is revolving at the RABBIT speed the last speed selected before RABBIT selection is stored for the next start up command When the pump is remote controlled a symbol is displayed above the or sign Autostart Function The Autostart Function enables the pump to restart pumping at power on in a predetermined
26. nd periodically to clean the outside of the MINIPULS 3 with a damp cloth Replace tubing when it shows signs of wear such as flatness or cracking Damaged tubing can cause excessive pulsations and erratic flow Troubleshooting Solution Blank Display If the display is blank when the pump is turned ON proceed as follows If the fan does not run Check the power connection and if necessary replace the fuses If the display remains blank the transformer or the fan assembly could be faulty Contact the service agency If the fan runs Check the electronics by pressing the 49 or amp key Ifthe pump head does not rotate there could be a problem with the electronics faulty board Contact the service agency Dead Keypad If the and the keys have some effect the pump is probably under remote control If not the keypad could need replacing Contact the service agency No GSIOC Response Check the GSIOCID number GSIOC cables connectors and GSIOC interface module If these actions fail to correct the problem there could be a problem with the electronics faulty board Contact your local Gilson distributor Worn or Faulty Pump Head Replace the pump head 2 Die J USER S GUIDE 5 REMOTE CONTROL Remote contact control is only available after the stop key of the MINIPULS 3 is pressed Remote contact control is not available if the MINIPULS 3 is already under GSIOC control Electrical Contact Control ANALOG
27. nd snap the locking key Do this one by one for pump heads with more than one channel HF pump heads Peristaltic tubing with retaining stops 1 Unlock each channel of the head by pressing the trigger key A towards the roller barrel 2 Position the tubing around the rollers they are kept in place by the plastic stops B 3 One by one swing the compression cams back and close the locking keys Peristaltic tubing without retaining stops The peristaltic tubing is kept in place by clamps The movable retaining bar C must be fitted in such a way that the large triangular pathways are on the side of the fixed bar To fit the tubing use the same procedure as above Because the MP2 HF and MP4 HF pumps are equipped with 5 rollers rather than the 10 rollers as onthe otherheads pulsations may be observed at the end of the tubing Adjustment screw Locking key A Trigger key Compression cam Locking key Adjustment screw Trigger key Mobile retaining bar Fixed bar J USER S GUIDE Flow Rate Selection amp Adjustment Selection The following charts may be used to select the approximate pump head speed rpm that is required to achieve the desired flow rate If it is possible to choose between tubings of different sizes refer to the Appendix select a middle range tubing that gives a middle range speed Adjustment Adjust the cam pressure on the tubing to the minimum necessary to ensure pumpin
28. ntroduction The main components are as follows B The speed control module containing a die cast sub chassis onto which is mounted the stepper motor and its controller board microprocessor B An interchangeable pump head B Aback panel assembly consisting of an L shaped plate onto which are mounted the power supply assembly the cooling fan and control sockets gt A keypad and LCD unit Speed Control Module f OOO The figure shows a general view of a MINIPULS 3 ef before the head is installed t GILSON Keypad Controller miniouls B Pump Head Pump heads are composed of a rotor with idle stainless steel rollers that press a flexible piece of tubing against a cam In this way liquids are pumped by a peristaltic effect There are two types of pump heads the MP standard and the HF High Flow series gt MP models have one two four or eight channels ten rollers and accept tubing size from 0 2 mm to 4mm internal diameter The maximum back pressure is 500 kPa 75 PSI P HF models have two or four channels five rollers and accept peristaltic tubing from 2 mm to 8 mm because of the V clamp locking system The maximum back pressure is 300 kPa 45 PSI Locking key Adjustment screw Compression cam f rigger key Fixed bar Mobile retaining bar R1 Pump Head R2 Pump Head R4 Pump Head R8 Pump Head E R2 HF Pump Head R4 HF Pump Head E
29. ny other Gilson devices that are controlled from the same computer The 9 position female plug on the GSIOC cable connects directly into the male socket on the MINIPULS 3 rear panel The type of interface module used and details of how the various units in the system are interconnected depend on the complexity of the system The user should refer to the appropriate user s guide and to Chapter 5 for more details relating to GSIOC connections and commands Changing the Pump Head Follow these procedures to replace a pump head For the first installation only steps 2 to 6 are relevant The head can be replaced with any of the models listed in the Appendix 1 Unscrew the two mounting screws 2 Lift off the pump head 3 Place the two screws on the new pump head 4 Install the pump head on top of the speed control module in the desired position four are possible Do not use the position in which the drain tube is at the front 5 Turn the roller barrel so that the slot at the bottom of the barrel matches the black tenon of the speed control module Turning the barrel gently back and forth can help the user to engage it with the tenon When these two parts are properly engaged the base of the pump head rests on top of the speed control module 6 Slide the pump head so that the two screws fall into their inserts and then tighten the two screws do not over tighten miniouls B Tubing Selection and Fitting
30. r Reset Linked buffered commands o T miniouls B 6 APPENDICES This chapter contains part numbers and technical data specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Six pump heads are available four standard models 1 2 4 or 8 channels and two HF models 2 or 4 channels The speed control module which may be set to operate at either 220 240 V or 100 120V referto Chapter 3 is supplied with an accessory package containing the fuses and power cords for both operating ranges Part Numbers Each speed control module is supplied with the following standard accessory package Additional accessories tubing and con nectors may be ordered separately Standard Accessory Package Pump Head R4 R8 R2 HF R4 HF F117604 F117800 F117606 F117608 117830 117831 Speed Control Module MP1 MP2 MP4 MP8 MP2 HF MP4 HF Channels F155001 Qty Reference Peristaltic tubing pack F117930 1x PVC tubing i d 0 4 mm for MP models 1x PVCtubing i d 3 2 mm for MP and HF models 1 xsilicone tubing i d 7 mm for HF models Each tubing is just over 0 4 m long and is fitted with retaining stops Drain tubing Isoversinic 200 mm x 10 mm x 7 mm F155081 Pump head screw 4011564204 Power cord for 220 240 V 7080316106 Power cord for 100 120 V 7080318107 67300240062 Fuses type T slow blow 250 mA Fuses type T slow blow 500 mA 6730054006 Terminal block 6 pin 638306512 User s Guide 118
31. re effective when the pump is switched on proceed as follows 1 Put the pump in the Autostart mode see Mode Selection 2 Set the speed and direction wait for five seconds and then switch off 3 Switch on while pressing the STOP key then select the Hold mode using the RABBIT key 4 Press the STOP key to exit the configuration program The values setin this mode are preserved until the mode is changed to either Autostart or Non autostart 10s miniouls B Mode Selection To select the mode 1 Turn off the power 2 Press the STOP key and while holding it turn the power on again 3 The display then shows one of three symbols to indicate the current mode A H or followed by a 2 digit identification number see Section below 4 Press the RABBIT key until the symbol indicating the required mode appears 5 Press the STOP key to validate the selection Changing the Identification Number The MINIPULS 3 identification ID number is factory set at 30 It could be necessary to change this ID number if several pumps communicate on the same GSIOC bus To change it turn the power OFF Turn the power ON again while pressing the STOP key The display shows A30 Using the and keys select the desired ID number Then press the STOP key to quit Maintenance and Troubleshooting Routine maintenance The only routine maintenance required is to clean up any spilled liquids a
32. replace peristaltic tubing as soon as it appears to be worn You can reduce wear on the tubing by running at slower speeds by using tubing of a larger diameter or by slackening the adjustment screws Conversely you should tighten the adjustment screws to reduce the level of pulsations which may also be reduced by applying some back pressure or by selecting a more rigid tubing material like PVC When the pump is not in use release the compression cams by pressing on the bevelled corners of the trigger key and slacken the tubing This increases the life of the tubing Two small pieces of lsoversinic tubing are supplied in the standard accessory package Fit one piece to the pump head by pushing it onto the drain tube The purpose of the drain tube is to remove liquid from the pump head if the flow tubing breaks it limits the risk of liquid seeping into the speed control module which contains the motor and electronic circuitry To prevent liquid from leaking in the event of a tube breaking install the pump at a higher level than the tank and collector This arrangement eliminates gravitational flow If the pump is used as part of a system where a back pressure is present for example against a chromatographic column the adjustment screw must be tightened by one or two extra turns to enable the liquid to flow Where back pressure is present the maximum flow rates are less than the values that can be measured from the charts which are plots o
33. the speed control module is shipped without the fuses having been installed You must install two fuses of the type specified below and set the operating voltage that corresponds to the available power supply Two packs of slow blow type T fuses are supplied for operating at 100 V to 120 V fit two 500 mA fuses ref 6730054006 or for operating at 220V to 240 V fittwo 250 mA fuses ref 67300240062 Before connecting the power cord to the unit install two fuses in the voltage selector and set the voltage as follows 1 Pull the voltage selector out of the power receptacle located on the lower left hand corner of the back panel 2 Pull out the drawer as shown in the figure before inserting the ON OFF switch fuse into the clips 3 Push the drawer and the fuse into position Power receptacle 4 Perform the same operation for the second fuse on the other side 5 Reinsert the voltage selector so that the arrow next to the re quired operating voltage points downwards to the small white rectangle on the power receptacle When correctly installed the text indicating the required voltage range will be the right way up The voltage is factory set to 220 V refer to the figure Voltage selector Remote Control Connections Electrical contacts The MINIPULS 3 can be started and stopped remotely using electrical inputs The direction of rotation and pump speed may also be changed The electrical contacts are made using the barrier str
34. way When the power is restored the pump idles regardless of its status when the power was cut The display flashes until any key is pressed The Autostart Function has three modes as described in the next three paragraphs mode selection is described in the following paragraph Non autostart Mode This mode is indicated by a dash to the left of the identification number In this mode each time the speed is changed the current speed is stored in non volatile memory provided no other key is pressed within three seconds of selecting the speed Subsequently when the pump is switched on the previously selected speed is shown on the display The pump operates at this speed when either thea or the amp key is pressed Autostart Mode This mode is indicated by a letter A to the left of the identification number In this mode the last speed and direction are stored in non volatile memory Subsequently when the pump is switched on the pump operates in the way that it did before it was switched off Hold Mode This mode is indicated by a letter H to the left of the identification number In this mode although speed and direction changes are effective at the time that they are made the non volatile memory is not updated When the pump is switched on again the pump operates in a way that is pre determined by the user regardless of any changes that were made before it was switched off To set the pre determined values that a
35. y 0 1 increments Flow Rate Range Maximum MP model 40 mL min 1 8 L h 4mm tubing HF model 250 mL min 15 L h 8 mm tubing Minimum 0 3 L min 0 25 mm tubing Maximum Back Pressure 500 kPa for MP models 300 kPa for HF models Peristaltic Tubing Diameter 0 25 to 4 mm id for MP models 2 to 8 mm id for HF models Line Voltage 90V to 132V for 110 voltage selection 180V to 264V for 220 voltage selection Line Frequency 47 to 63 Hz Power Consumption Full load 45 W at 220V no load 35 W at 220V Dimensions without heads 150 x 175 x 185 mm WxDxH Humidity Up to 80 Weight 4 kg Altitude Up to 2000 m Pollution Pollution degree 2 Installation Category Il Conformity to Norms Refer to separate leaflet LT801354 Declaration of Conformity 30 oe LT801121 0 2011 Gilson SAS All rights reserved May 2011 English Printed in France Specifications subject to change without notifications errors omitted 2 Gilson Inc World Headquarters 3000 Parmenter Street PO Box 620027 Middleton WI 53562 0027 USA Tel 1 800 445 7661 or 1 608 836 1551 Fax 1 608 831 4451 Gilson S A S 19 avenue des Entrepreneurs BP 145 F 95400 Villiers le Bel France Tel 33 0 1 34 29 50 00 Fax 33 0 1 34 29 50 20 www gilson com sales gilson com service gilson com training gilson com P GILSON
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