Gilson ValveMate User`s Manual
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1. u wavejd y 10 UOT E EISU INLA Valve Installation or Replacement Installation 2 18 Removing the Installed Valve To remove the currently installed valve 1 Turn off and then turn on the VALVEMATE to place the installed valve in its home position Turn the thumbscrew located on the VALVEMATE s front panel all the way to the left to loosen the valve Locate the two access holes on the right side of the VALVEMATE Using the 7 16 Allen hex wrench take turns loosening the internal coupling screws Just loosen the screws until the valve can be removed Do not over loosen the screws Selecting the Replacement Valve in the VALVEMATE Software Before inserting the replacement valve 1 Press MODE until the display shows the type of valve currently installed its number of ports and its number of positions Use the up or down arrow key to display the type of replacement valve Press MODE until the valve position display appears If a 2 position valve is installed position O should display If a multi position valve is installed position 1 should display Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installation 2 Installing the Replacement Valve To install the replacement valve 1 Insert the valve with the adapter s groove facing upward This is the only position in which the VALVEMATE s coupler will accept the valve If ne2. A rtisan Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality TecmoogyGroup new and certified used pre owned equipment FAST SHIPPING AND SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment TENS OF THOUSANDS OF at our full service in house repair center We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins IN STOCK ITEMS www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment 7 EQUIPMENT DEMOS HUNDREDS OF InstraV ea REMOTE INSPECTION LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION MANUFACTURERS Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with Visit us on the web at www artisantg com 7 for more our interactive website at www instraview com information on price quotations drivers technical LEASING MONTHLY specifications manuals and documentation RENTALS ITAR CERTIFIED D a gaa tia Contact us 888 88 SOURCE sales artisantg com www artisantg com VALVEMATE Valve Actuator User s Guide LT3331 2002 Gilson Inc All rights reserved December 2002 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com rtisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Table of Contents Declaration of Conformity 1 Introduction 2 Installation 3 Operation Description Display Unpacking Customer Service Technical Specifications Electr
3. www artisantg com Installation 2 P s Rheodyne 7060 valve To install the valve adapter HEE F Groove 1 Remove the two screws that secure the plastic i Valves r oe piece to the valve WA We OP Se Nenet 2 Remove the pin from the valve shaft a ae Adapter Flatedge of ii 3 Refer to the diagram to install the valve Pin valve shaft Lae adapter When installing the adapter to the Dats valve ensure that e the valve adapter s groove faces upward e the valve s flat edge faces the left and is perpendicular to the valve adapter s groove e the two dots located above the valve adapter s flat edge face away from the valve 4 To secure the valve and adapter insert and tighten the two socket head screws Rheodyne 7610 valve To install the valve adapter oe fj af _ gt Groove 1 Refer to the diagram to install the valve Kavel ess o adapter When installing the adapter to the WwW Caan 7 Aza valve ensure that SA Xo 7 Valve e the valve adapter s groove faces upward ote Adapter e the valve s flat edge faces the left and is NAG perpendicular to the valve adapter s groove ot al 5 ie e the three dots located above the valve Dots adapter s flat edge face away from the valve 2 To secure the valve and adapter insert and tighten the two socket head screws supplied with the adapter 2 17 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com
4. 2 Attaching the Valve Adapter If a valve adapter is not attached to the valve refer to the appropriate instructions Hamilton 86905 86913 86915 or 86918 valve To attach the valve adapter 1 If necessary remove the selector knob by removing the screw that secures the knob to the valve 2 Using the following diagram as a reference install the valve adapter When joining the adapter to the valve ensure that e the valve adapter s groove faces upward e the valve s flat edge faces the left and is perpendicular to the valve adapter s groove e the one or more dots located above the valve adapter s flat edge face away from the valve The adapter for the Hamilton 86905 valve has two dots while the adapter for the Hamilton 86913 86915 or 86918 valve has one dot 3 Tighten the lockring with the supplied lockring wrench a Groove iy f a i er a Pa oo E Valve Ge ra F E S WS Ian if W A1 Cap f N ae O e A SA o peel i Lh Lockring i i feo Ry Flatedge of i oor A valva shaft M Wo AI S AA T A j n V A n ku Lockri e Dots Wrench 2 15 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com u waveLejd y 10 UOI E E SU INLA Valve Installation or Replacement Installation 2 _ Sen Rheodyne 5011 5012 5031 5032 5041 or 5042 ia an Groove valve To attach the valve adapter if f i ae Valve
5. 2 Position 10 Port Switching Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings N ote If you are ordering the valve assembly directly from Rheodyne you must specify that you want a 7610 401 valve assembly Rheodyne 7710 2 Position 6 Port Injection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings A 1 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Replacement Parts and Accessories Appendix A High Pressure PEEK Valves 33035407 Rheodyne 9010 2 Position 6 Port Injection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings 33035408 Rheodyne 9030 2 Position 6 Port 3 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings 33035409 Rheodyne 9060 6 Position 4 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings 33035418 Rheodyne 9710 2 Position 6 Port Injection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Low Pressure Teflon Valves 33035411 Rheodyne 5011 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings 33035412 Rheodyne 5012 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings 33035413 Rheodyne 5031 2 Position 6 Port 3 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings 33035414 Rheodyne 5032 2 Position 6 Port 3 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings 33035415 Rheodyne 5041 2 Position 6 Port 4
6. Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings 33035416 Rheodyne 5042 2 Position 6 Port 4Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Low Pressure Hamilton Valves 33035421 Hamilton 86905 HVX 4 4 2 Position 4 Port Opposing Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter but without fittings see N ote on page A 5 33035422 Hamilton 86913 HVXD 4 5 4 Position Selection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter but without fittings see Note on page A 5 33035423 Hamilton 86915 HVXD 6 5 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter but without is fittings see Note on page A 5 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Appendix A 33035424 Hamilton 86918 HVXD 8 5 8Position Selection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter but without fittings see Note on page A 5 Replacement Valves 4967000 Rheodyne 7000 2 Position 6 Port Switching Valve Assembly and fittings 496010 Rheodyne 7010 2 Position 6 Port Injection Valve Assembly and fittings 4967030 Rheodyne 7030 2 Position 6 Port 3 Way Valve Assembly and fittings 4967040 Rheodyne 7040 2 Position 6 Port 4 Way Valve Assembly and fittings 4967060 Rheodyne 7060 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly and fittings 4967610 Rheodyne 7610 2 Position 10 Port Switching Valve Assembly and fittings N ote If you are ordering the valve asse
7. is at least 0 1 second in duration 5 3 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com BHunooysajqnolL Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 5 4 5 Fluid flowing from wrong port or not flowing from any port The valve may be misaligned turn power OFF then ON to the VALVEMATE The valve may not have been in home position when installed in the VALVEMATE remove the valve and use an adjustable wrench to place it in home position then reinstall the valve refer to Section 2 The wrong valve adapter may be attached to the valve remove the valve and verify that the correct adapter is attached refer to Section 2 The valve may be incorrectly plumbed refer to the instruction sheet supplied with the valve Fluid may not be reaching the valve if connected to a pumping system lower system pressure and disconnect the valve s inlet tubing to determine if fluid is reaching the valve Low flowrate Check for leaks in tubing High backpressure The valve may be incorrectly plumbed refer to the instruction sheet supplied with the valve The valve may be clogged remove the valve and clean it as described in the instruction sheet supplied with the valve Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Troubleshooting 5 Repair and Return Policies Before Calling Us Gilson Customer Service personnel will be a
8. its home position Refer to the appropriate instructions Hamilton 86905 valve To place this valve in its home position do the following e With the selector knob installed turn the selector knob and align the white lines on the knob with the outer valve ports Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installation 2 Hamilton 86913 86915 or 86918 valve To Rotate the shaft place the valve in its home position do the Pedy dale following an outer port Outer port e With the selector knob installed turn the LT AA selector knob and align the white line on the lt AA SS ees knob with a valve port NSE e yo If the selector knob is not installed you can U T C i use an adjustable wrench to align the valve ee shaft s flat edge with an outer port o Rotate the valve shaft so that its flat edge Rheodyne 5011 5012 5031 5032 5041 or 5042 valve To place the valve in its home position am do the following ar Port 4 1 If the selector knob is installed remove the knob by removing the screw that secures the TNN knob to the valve L NG aligns with port 4 2 Usean adjustable wrench to align the valve shaft s flat edge with port 4 Jj Rheodyne 7000 7010 7030 7040 7710 9010 Rotate the valve shaft 9030 or 9710 valve To place the valve in its p ajar hey home position Port 4 1 If the selector knob is installed remove the 7 knob by removin
9. or GSIOC port Checking the Unit ID The unit ID identifies the VALVEMATE when it is being externally controlled For communication to occur the VALVEMATE and the computer must agree on the same unit ID number Refer to Appendix C GSIOC Control for more information about the GSIOC At the factory Gilson set the VALVEMATE s unit ID to 35 There is no need to change this number unless it conflicts with another unit s ID number For example if you had two VALVEMATEs connected along the GSIOC assign one of them a different ID number To modify the unit ID assigned to the VALVEMATE 1 Turn on the VALVEMATE 2 Press the MODE key until you see the following message on the display Unit ID 35 3 Usethe up or down arrow key to select a different unit ID 4 Press the MODE key to save the change Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installation Checking the Baud Rate Use the baud rate parameter to set rate for data communication between the VALVEMATE and a controlling device To modify the baud rate 1 If necessary turn on the VALVEMATE 2 Press the MODE key until you see the following message on the display Baud Rate External If the VALVEMATE is controlled via the RS 232 change the baud rate to the value set for the controlling device Valid baud rates are 9600 and 19200 Do not use External If the VALVEMATE is controlled via t
10. the display you see the model and version number of the VALVEMATE and a message indicating that the non volatile memory is being checked VALVEMATE V1 11 Checking NV RAM If the VALVEMATE passes the software check you see the following message VALVEMATE V1 11 System OK Next you see a display indicating that the VALVEMATE is homing the installed valve for example Rheodyne 7000 Homing Then you see the valve type and its current position for example Rheodyne 7000 Position 0 of 1 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Operation Change Valve Position If you want to change the position of the valve press the up or down arrow key For a multi position valve pressing the up arrow key turns the valve in a counterclockwise direction and pressing the down arrow key turns it in a clockwise direction For a 2 position valve pressing either arrow key turns the valve to its other position Continue to press an arrow key until the desired number is displayed after Position Be aware that if you have a 2 position valve installed its positions are referred to as 0 and 1 If You See an Error If an error message appears on the display refer to Section 5 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 3 5 JO 1JUOD JOUR U014 Contact Closure Control Operation Time min Contact Ac
11. transit Check with Gilson regarding proper method of shipment No responsibility is assumed by Gilson for damage caused by improperly packaged instruments Indicate the authorization on the carton and on the packing slip Always insure for the replacement value of the unit Include a description of symptoms your name address phone number and purchase order to cover repair costs return and shipping charges if your institution requires it Ship to Gilson Inc Attention Customer Service indicate authorization here 3000 W Beltline Highway Middleton WI 53562 Outside the United States contact your Gilson representative for return procedures Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Replacement Parts and Accessories A High Pressure Valves Stainless Steel 33035401 33035402 33035403 33035404 33035405 33035406 33035417 Rheodyne 7000 2 Position 6 Port Switching Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 7010 2 Position 6 Port Injection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 7030 2 Position 6 Port 3 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 7040 2 Position 6 Port 4 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 7060 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 7610
12. 8 SOURCE www artisantg com Electrical Setup Installation 2 2 Electrical Setup Electrical connections are marked on the VALVEMATE s rear panel fm Ea der RS 252 Cw COW Gsloc THES DA OPIS Va PAET OF THE POC RMU ORATION H SUUDCT TO THI PELLEA TH ODATTA AVERTISSEMENT COURT GE PLET L cee LNE MEH LA TEREA Ce CATEL TD DAREA CHI HOr WST DLT LIA MAY BOX G77 MOLETON Wi 1357 037 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installation Fuse Installation You receive the VALVEMATE without any fuses installed 1 Locate the accessory package containing the fuse drawer appropriate for your line voltage Discard the other fuse drawer 2 Locate the accessory package containing the 2 0 amp fuses 3 Install the fuse s into the fuse drawer The fuse drawer for 100 120V accepts one fuse The fuse drawer for 220 240V accepts two fuses 4 Insert the fuse drawer into its receptacle in the VALVEMATE See rear pane diagram on page 2 2 Fuse drawer for 100 120 voltage selection Fuse drawer for 220 240 voltage selection Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 23 dnjas je914 99 4 Electrical Setup Installation Power Cord Connection Locate the appropriate power cord for your line voltage Discard the other power cord Use the power cord to connect the VALVEMA
13. 915 or 86918 valve To verify that the valve is properly installed 1 2 Fill a syringe Connect the syringe to the center port and dispense liquid into the port Verify the liquid exits the right side port If it does not remove the valve orient the valve in its home position and install the valve again Refer to page 2 13 Then repeat steps 1 3 Press the up arrow key Dispense additional liquid into the center port Verify that the liquid exits the port that is one position counterclockwise from the previous port Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installation 2 Rheodyne 5011 5012 7060 or 9060 valve To verify that the valve is properly installed 1 If the valve has a loop remove the loop 2 Fill asyringe 3 Connect the syringe to the center port and dispense liquid into the port 4 Verify that the liquid exits port 1 If it does not remove the valve orient the valve in its home position and install the valve again Refer to pages 2 13 and 2 14 Then repeat steps 1 4 5 Press the up arrow key 6 Dispense additional liquid into the center port 7 Verify that the liquid exits port 2 Rheodyne 5031 5032 7030 or 9030 valve To verify that the valve is properly installed 1 If the valve has a loop remove the loop 2 Fill asyringe 3 Connect the syringe to port 2 and dispense liquid into the port 4 Verify that the l
14. ANDS OF at our full service in house repair center We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins IN STOCK ITEMS www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment 7 EQUIPMENT DEMOS HUNDREDS OF InstraV ea REMOTE INSPECTION LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION MANUFACTURERS Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with Visit us on the web at www artisantg com 7 for more our interactive website at www instraview com information on price quotations drivers technical LEASING MONTHLY specifications manuals and documentation RENTALS ITAR CERTIFIED D a gaa tia Contact us 888 88 SOURCE sales artisantg com www artisantg com
15. Assembly without fittings see Note on page A 5 4973H 88 Hamilton 86918 HVXD 8 5 8 Position Selection Valve Assembly without fittings see Note on page A 5 Mounting Adapter Kits 33035431 Mounting Adapter Kit for Rnheodyne 7000 7010 7030 7040 7710 9010 9030 9060 or 9710 Valve 33035432 Mounting Adapter Kit for Rheodyne 7060 Valve 33035433 Mounting Adapter Kit for Rheodyne 7610 Valve 33035434 Mounting Adapter Kit for Rheodyne 5011 5012 5031 5032 5041 or 5042 Valve 33035437 Mounting Adapter Kit for Hamilton 86913 86915 or 86918 Valve 33035438 Mounting Adapter Kit for Hamilton 86905 Valve 33035049 Lockring wrench for mounting adapter for Hamilton valve A 4 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Appendix Accessories and Replacement Parts 495031 TFE tubing 0 8 mm 0 03 ID x 1 5 mm 1 16 OD package of 3 m 10 ft 495033 TFE tubing 0 5 mm 0 02 ID x 1 5 mm 1 16 OD package of 3 m 10 ft 495034 TFE tubing 0 3 mm 0 01 ID x 1 5 mm 1 16 OD package of 3 m 10 ft 495032 TFE tubing 0 3 mm 0 01 ID x 1 5 mm 1 8 OD package of 3 m 10 ft 49931109 Stainless sted tubing 0 3 mm 0 01 ID x 1 5 mm 1 16 OD 10 cm 3 9 long 49931509 Stainless sted tubing 0 3 mm 0 01 ID x 1 5 mm 1 16 OD 50 cm 19 5 long 49933109 Stainless sted tubing 0 8 mm 0 03 ID x 1 5 mm 1 16 OD 10 cm 3 9 long 49933209 Stainless st
16. LVEMATE plumb the VALVEMATE into your system as required by your application If a valve is not installed refer to page 2 12 Rheodyne valve To make connections to the valve use the Rheodyne fittings supplied with the valve to connect 1 16 OD outer diameter tubing to the valve ports Slide the nut and ferrule onto the piece of tubing as shown below Let the end of the tubing extend past the end of the ferrule When connecting the tubing to the port make sure the tubing presses against the bottom of the port before you tighten the nut Hamilton valve A Hamilton valve does not include fittings The fittings you will use depend on the OD of the tubing being connected to the valve Gilson supplies Upchurch flangeless nuts and ferrules for 1 8 and 1 16 OD tubing See Appendix A for part numbers If you are using Upchurch flangeless fittings slide the nut and ferrule onto the piece of tubing as shown below Let the end of the tubing extend past the end of the ferrule When connecting the tubing to the port make sure the tubing presses against the bottom of the port before you tighten the nut Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 2 9 dn s Buiquinid Checking the VALVEMATE s Configuration Installation 2 10 Checking the VALVEMATE s Configuration Refer to the following instructions if the VALVEMATE is being controlled via its RS 232
17. Ps Pith 1 Remove the plastic cover plate from the valve a if Pica Wy by removing the 2 screws that secure the plate wl i to the valve 4 a 1 ee I Flat edge ofi ni Detent valve oh at SNS Af 2 Remove the detent pin from the valve shaft i A T 3 Refer to the following diagram to install the Drats valve adapter When installing the adapter to the valve ensure that e the valve adapter s groove faces upward e the valves flat edge faces the left and is perpendicular to the valve adapter s groove e the four dots located above the valve adapter s flat edge face away from the valve 4 To attach the valve and its adapter insert and tighten the two flat head screws supplied with the adapter er Rheodyne 7000 7010 7030 7040 7710 9010 if ff Groove 9030 9060 or 9710 valve To install the valve Wawel ee m adapter WK Caan 6S Me dt Valve ac 1 Refer to the diagram to install the valve i Adapter adapter When installing the adapter to the a t valve ensure that eap An T e the valve adapter s groove faces upward Det e the valves flat edge faces the left and is perpendicular to the valve adapter s groove e the one dot located above the valve adapter s flat edge faces away from the valve 2 To secure the valve and adapter insert and tighten the two socket head screws supplied with the adapter 2 16 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE
18. Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com B 1 Valve Flow Path Diagrams Appendix Rheodyne Valves The following graphics are provided courtesy of Rheodyne L P 33035401 33035402 33035403 33035404 33035405 B 2 Rheodyne 7000 2 Position 6 Port Switching Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 7010 2 Position 6 Port Injection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 7030 2 Position 6 Port 3 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 7040 2 Position 6 Port 4 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 7060 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Appendix 33035406 Rheodyne 7610 2 Position 10 Port Switching Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Note If you are ordering the valve assembly directly from Rheodyne you must specify that you want a 7610 401 valve assembly 33035407 Rheodyne 9010 2 Position 6 Port Injection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings 33035408 Rheodyne 9030 2 Position 6 Port 3 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings 33035409 Rheodyne 9060 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly wit
19. TE to an AC power source 24 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installation 2 Contact Connections The VALVEMATE contains two input contact pairs and a removable terminal block connector for easy wiring The inputs are labeled for quick identification Input contacts Via the input contacts the VALVEMATE can receive signals to turn the valve in a clockwise CW or counterclockwise CCW direction When controlling the VALVEMATE via the input contacts send pulse signals These signals momentarily close activate and open deactivate a contact The duration of the pulse must be at least 0 1 second Items you will need To make connections to the input and output contacts you need e awire insulation stripper e asmall blade screwdriver e a2 conductor cable for each connection that you will make You can purchase a 6 foot piece of suitable cable part number 709910206 from Gilson 25 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com dnjas je91 99 5 Electrical Setup Installation 2 6 Making connections To prepare the cable for each connection do the following 1 Oavreerual Hak ey ey Toa abia ko peripheral b upimeni Cut the cable into pieces of appropriate length then strip about 0 25 cm of insulation from each end Insert each wire into the appropriate sl
20. ains one 2 0A T Slo Blo fuse 5 x 20 mm size for a 100 120 voltage selection It contains two 2 0A fuses for a 220 240 voltage selection Remove the old fuse s and insert the new fuse s Insert the fuse drawer into its receptacle in the valve actuator Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Troubleshooting 5 If you encounter a problem while operating the VALVEMATE refer to the following pages If you cannot solve or isolate the problem contact Gilson or your local Gilson representative See Before Calling Us on page 5 5 5 1 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Error Messages Troubleshooting Error Description 10 NV RAM Error 11 Position Error 12 Homing Error 14 Illegal Position 5 2 Error Messages If an error message appears on the VALVEMATE refer to the following table Solution There is a problem in the VALVEMATE software Reset its parameters by turning OFF power Then hold down the MODE key while turning ON power The VALVEMATE is having difficulty rotating the valve Try replacing the valve seal Refer to the instruction sheet supplied with the valve The VALVEMATE cannot home the valve Ensure that the appropriate valve is selected in the VALVEMATE software Check that the valve is secure within the coupling and if necessary tighten the internal coupling sc
21. ater Kasi trena MBB valve design In the LOAD ei position mobile phase flow from mm al pump port to column port travels Er i through both the rotor seal groove and the MBB passage Position A As the smrsam rotor seal grooves rotate to change F from LOAD to INJECT there is all continuous mobile phase flow through M both one rotor seal groove and the MBB passage Position B until the rotation stops and both rotor seal grooves are connected by the loap Sample flow begins through the loop to the column just as all flow stops through the MBB passage Position C Sample flow never enters the MBB passage B 5 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com sweibeig yjed MOJ4 dAjeA Valve Flow Path Diagrams Appendix 33035418 B 6 Rheodyne 9710 2 Position 6 Port Injection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Position A LOAD Position B INJECT This valve incorporates Rheodyne s patented Make Before Break MBB architecture allowing continuous flow between LOAD and INJECT positions which greatly reduces disruptive transient pressure shocks to your system er at ies Pose Daai Cros The diagram at right illustrates the nie MBB valve design In the LOAD _ i position mobile phase flow from Ce raap pump port to column port travels Position A Fier Sine Freser through both the rotor seal groove and the MBB pa
22. ble to serve you more efficiently if you have the following information the serial number of the VALVEMATE the installation procedure you used list of concise symptoms list of operating procedures and conditions you were using when the problem arose e list of other devices connected to the VALVEMATE and a description of those connections e valve installed in the VALVEMATE e list of other electrical connections in the room Warranty Repair Units covered under warranty will be repaired and returned to you at no charge If you have any questions about applicability please contact Gilson or your authorized representative Non Warranty Repair For out of warranty repairs contact your local Gilson representative or the Gilson Customer Service Department A Customer Service representative will discuss service options with you and can assist in making arrangements to return the equipment if necessary 5 5 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com S 19l Od U1N y pue seday Repair and Return Policies Troubleshooting 5 6 Rebuilt Exchange For some units rebuilt exchange components are available Contact Gilson for details Return Procedure In the United States contact the Gilson Customer Service Department to obtain authorization before returning any Gilson equipment To return a piece of equipment Carefully pack the unit to prevent damage in
23. cessary loosen the coupling screws so the shaft can slide into the coupling The coupling screws are accessed via the two access holes in the right side of the VALVEMATE 2 Take turns tightening the thumbscrew internal coupling screws via the access holes in the right side of the VALVEMATE 3 Insert the handle of the 7 16 Allen hex wrench into the hole in the thumbscrew and turn the thumbscrew to the right 4 ENSURE THAT ALL TOOLS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE VALVEMATE 5 Turn off then turn on power to the VALVEMATE 6 Verify that the display correctly identifies the installed valve 2 19 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com JUBWBDE dayY 10 UOI E E SU INLA Checking Valve Position and Liquid Flow Installation 2 20 Checking Valve Position and Liquid Flow Refer to the appropriate procedures below Hamilton 86905 valve To verify that the valve is properly installed 1 2 Fill a syringe Connect the syringe to the top left side port and dispense liquid into the port Verify that the liquid exits the top right side port If it does not remove the valve orient the valve in its home position and install the valve again Refer to page 2 12 Then repeat steps 1 3 Press the up arrow key Dispense additional liquid into the top left side port Verify that the liquid exits the bottom left side port Hamilton 86913 86
24. ed tubing 0 8 mm 0 03 ID x 1 5 mm 1 16 OD 20 cm 7 8 long 49933309 Stainless steel tubing 0 8 mm 0 03 ID x 1 5 mm 1 16 OD 30 cm 11 7 long 49933509 Stainless steel tubing 0 8 mm 0 03 ID x 1 5 mm 1 16 OD 50 cm 19 5 long 49933609 Stainless steel tubing 0 8 mm 0 03 ID x 1 5 mm 1 16 OD 60 cm 23 4 long 49933809 Stainless sted tubing 0 8 mm 0 03 ID x 1 5 mm 1 16 OD 80 cm 31 2 long 49041011 Upchurch flangeless ferrule 1 5 mm 1 16 49041012 Upchurch flangeless nut 1 5 mm 1 16 49041015 Upchurch flangeless ferrule 3 mm 1 8 49041016 Upchurch flangdess nut 3 mm 1 8 496510 Rheodyne ferrule 496511 Rheodyne long nut Note Fittings are not supplied with Hamilton valves You can use Upchurch flangeless nuts and ferrules to make plumbing connections Select the appropriate Upchurch fittings for the tubing being used 7080316105 Power cord 115V 7080316106 Power cord 220V 36078143 Shielded GSIOC cable 30 inches 6730204007 Fuse 2 0 Amp T Slo Blo 5 x 20 mm 638304512 Terminal block connector 709910206 2 conductor cable 6 ft 334971 VALVEMATE OQ Test Kit A 5 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com SolloSssedoy pUe Sed jJuoWweoR doy rtisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Valve Flow Path Diagrams Artisan Technology Group
25. g the screw that secures the Paai i y knob to the valve Z ONN N A ik NON 2 Insert a hex wrench into the hole in the SOC valve shaft and rotate the shaft until its flat YC SAJF J edge is aligned with port 4 Or for a 7710 or lt b f 9710 valve use an adjustable wrench to x align the valve shaft s flat edge with port 4 2 13 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com JU9WBOR day 10 UOTE E SU SATEA Valve Installation or Replacement Installation Rotate the valve shaft so that its flat ed aligns with port 1 Port 1 en N L o A A j f ZA Rotate the valve shaft so that its flat edge aligns with port 10 2 14 2 Rheodyne 7060 or 9060 valve To place the valve in its home position 1 If the selector knob is installed remove the knob by removing the screw that secures the knob to the valve Insert a hex wrench into the hole in the valve shaft and rotate until the flat edge on the shaft is aligned with port 1 Rheodyne 7610 valve To place the valve in its home position 1 If the selector knob is installed remove the knob by removing the screw that secures the knob to the valve Insert a hex wrench into the hole in the valve shaft and rotate until the flat edge on the shaft is aligned with port 10 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installation
26. h attached mounting adapter and fittings Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com B 3 sweibeig yed MOJ dAjeA Valve Flow Path Diagrams Appendix 34033411 33035412 33035413 aidd 33033415 B 4 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Rheodyne 5011 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 5012 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 5031 2 Position 6 Port 3 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 5032 2 Position 6 Port 3 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 5041 2 Position 6 Port 4 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Appendix B 33035416 33035417 Rheodyne 5042 2 Position 6 Port 4 Way Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings Rheodyne 7710 2 Position 6 Port Injection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings This valve incorporates Rheodyne s patented Make Before Break MBB architecture allowing continuous flow between LOAD and INJECT positions which greatly reduces disruptive transient pressure shocks to your system Position A LOAD Position B INJECT The diagram at right illustrates the mai P
27. has been in use Sets the counter that tracks the number of hours that either the VALVEMATE or a valve has been in use Replace x with a number from 0 to 99999 For example the command NO sets the number to 0 you can use this command after installing a new valve Identifies the current valve position Returns sp where s is status and p is position s P for Parked M for Moving or E for Error p A to H For example if the valve was in position A the VALVEMATE returns PA Changes the valve position display to letters and moves the valve to the position set by x where x is a letter between A and H For example if you want to go to position A send the command PA Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Appendix Wn x x Returns the current valve position 0 8 For a 2 position valve the first position is 0 and the second position is 1 Returns xxPs yyPt xx is the number of positions and yy is the number of ports in the valve Unlocks the keypad Identifies the manufacturer and model of the installed valve Returns an n where a first letter of the manufacturer name R for Rheodyne or H for Hamilton n n model number for example 7010 or 86905 Reads the display Returns WO0 x x for the upper line or W1 x x for the lower line where x x is the character stri
28. he GSIOC make sure External is selected because the rate of transmission is docked outside of the VALVEMATE For example if you connected the VALVEMATE to a 506C System Interface choose External for the baud rate 3 Press the MODE key to save the change Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 2 11 uONeINGYUOD s 3LYWIATYVA 3U Buoy Valve Installation or Replacement Installation Outer port 2 12 Install the selector knob and align the lines on the knob with the outer ports B A 2 Valve Installation or Replacement Follow these directions to replace the currently installed valve or to install a valve if it was not factory installed by Gilson VALVEMATE compatible valves are listed in Appendix A IMPORTANT Valve installation and replacement is done with power turned ON to the VALVEMATE Before You Begin Locate the following e replacement valve e valve adapter may have been factory installed to the valve e 7 64 Allen or hex wrench supplied with the VALVEMATE If the valve adapter is not installed also locate the following e 9 64 Allen or hex wrench supplied with a Rheodyne high pressure valve or the Gilson manufactured adapter wrench supplied with the valve adapter for a Hamilton low pressure valve Placing Replacement Valve In Its Home Position Before you install the replacement valve ensure that it is in
29. ial area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense Shielded cables must be used with the VALVEMATE to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC limits Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Introduction 1 ec Seehtn Available valves Rheodyne 7000 7010 7030 7040 7060 7610 9010 9030 9060 5011 S012 S031 5032 S041 S42 7710 and 9710 Hamilton 86905 86913 86915 and 86918 Contact control Two contact closure inputs for moving the installed valve Display Two 16 character lines backlit LCD Environmental conditions Indoor use Altitude up to 2000 m Temperature range 5 40 C Air pressure 75 105 kPa Pollution degree 1 or 2 in accordance with IEC 66 Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Front panel MODE key up arrow key down arrow key LED display and LED indicator lights for Remote and Power Manufacturing standards Safety certification UL3101 1 SA 022 3 No 1010 1 92 EN 61010 1 EMC certification EN 61326 EN 61000 3 2 1995 EN 61000 3 3 1995 PCC Part 15 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com S9191 0dg WiNjay pue ed y Technical Specifications Introduction 1 Posit
30. ical Setup Fuse Installation Power Cord Connection Contact Connections RS 232 Connection GSIOC Connection Plumbing Setup Checking the VALVEMATE s Configuration Checking the Unit ID Checking the Baud Rate Valve Installation or Replacement Before You Begin Placing Replacement Valve In Its Home Position 2 12 Attaching the Valve Adapter Removing the Installed Valve Sdecting the Replacement Valve in the VALVEMATE Software Installing the Replacement Valve Checking Valve Position and Liquid Flow If You Turned Power OFF During Valve Replacement 2 23 Front Panel Control Accessing Position Mode Change Valve Position If You See an Error Contact Closure Control Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 4 Maintenance Replacing the Fuses 5 Troubleshooting Error Messages Troubleshooting Repair and Return Policies Before Calling Us Warranty Repair Non Warranty Repair Rebuilt Exchange Return Procedure Appendix A Replacement Parts and Accessories High Pressure Valves Stainless Steel High Pressure PEEK Valves Low Pressure Teflon Valves Low Pressure Hamilton Valves Replacement Valves Mounting Adapter Kits Accessories and Replacement Parts Appendix B Valve Flow Path Diagrams Rheodyne Valves Hamilton Valves Appendix C GSIOC Commands GSIOC Control GSIOC Commands Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www arti
31. illuminates when the rear panel MAINS switch is on Use this key to access the various modes position unit ID baud rate valve and service Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Operation 5 Up and down arrow keys In position mode use these keys to rotate the valve For a multi position valve pressing the up arrow key turns the valve in a counterclockwise direction and pressing the down arrow key turns it in a clockwise direction For a 2 position valve pressing an arrow key turns the valve to its other position In unit ID mode use these keys to select a unit ID from 30 to 39 The default is 35 You need to change the VALVEMATE s unit ID if it and another VALVEMATE are being externally controlled via their GSIOC or RS 232 ports In baud rate mode use these keys to select among the following baud rates 9600 19200 or External In valve mode use these keys to identify the installed valve See Appendix A for a list of valves In the service mode these keys are not used 3 3 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com JO1JUOD JaUe UOJ Front Panel Control Operation 3 4 Accessing Position Mode Follow the instructions in Section 2 to make connections to the VALVEMATE Press the rear pand MAINS switch The power indicator on the front panel illuminates On
32. ion mode identifies the installed valve its current position and the number of positions available Unit ID mode identifies the identification number assigned to the VALVEMATE the default is 35 Baud rate mode identifies the communication rate 9600 19200 or External between the VALVEMATE and a controlling instrumerit Valve mode identifies the installed valve Service mode identifies the number of times the valve has been rotated and the number of hours that the VALVEMATE has been in use Physical space requirement 12 7 x 39 x 15cm 5 0x 15 4 x 5 9 in Power requirements Frequency 47 to 63 Hz Voltage 100 240V Universal Input Current rating 1 0A for 100 120V or 05A for 220 240V Power consumption 100W maximum Software control RS 232 and Gilson Serial Input Output Channel GSIOC and Gilson control software Valve switching speed No more than 100 m from position to position For a 6 position valve switching from position 1 to position 2 will take up to 100 mS and switching from position 2 to position 3 will take up to 100 m5 Therefore the total switching time between position 1 and position 3 would be no more than 200 ms Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installation 2 This section takes you through the steps for setting up your VALVEMATE Valve Actuator 2 1 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 8
33. iquid exits port 1 If it does not remove the valve orient the valve in its home position and install the valve again Refer to pages 2 13 and 2 14 Then repeat steps 1 4 5 Press the up arrow key 6 Dispense additional liquid into port 2 7 Verify that the liquid exits port 3 2 21 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Mo 4 pinbr7 pue uoniSod anjeA Buoy Checking Valve Position and Liquid Flow Installation 2 22 Rheodyne 5041 5042 7000 7010 7040 7610 7710 9010 or 9710 valve To verify that the valve is properly installed 1 2 If the valve has a loop remove the loop Fill a syringe Connect the syringe to port 2 and dispense liquid into the port Verify that the liquid exits port 3 If it does not remove the valve orient the valve in its home position and install the valve again Refer to pages 2 13 and 2 14 Then repeat steps 1 4 Press the up arrow key Dispense additional liquid into port 2 Verify that the liquid exits port 1 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installation If You Turned Power OFF During Valve Replacement If you turned power OFF during valve installation the coupling inside of the VALVEMATE may rotate when you install the valve This may make it difficult to locate and tighten the coupling screws accessed via the holes on the righ
34. lity Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Introduction Customer Service Gilson Inc and its worldwide network of authorized representatives provide customers with the following assistance sales technical applications and instrument repair If you need assistance please contact your Gilson representative or if you are in the United States call the Gilson Customer Service Department at 800 445 7661 or 608 836 1551 You can also contact the Customer Service Department via its email address service gilson com Specific contact information can be found on the Gilson web site at www gilson com To help us serve you quickly and efficiently please refer to the Before Calling Us section on page 5 5 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 1 3 M S JOWOISND Repair and Return Policies Introduction 1 Technical Specifications Warning Changes or modifications to the VALVEMATE not expressly approved by Gilson could void the factory authorized warranty The VALVEMATE has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC commercial environment The VALVEMATE generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of the VALVEMATE ina resident
35. mbly directly from Rheodyne you must specify that you want a 7610 401 valve assembly 4967710 Rheodyne 7710 2 Position 6 Port Injection Valve Assembly and fittings 4969010 Rheodyne 9010 2 Position 6 Port Injection Valve Assembly and fittings 4969030 Rheodyne 9030 2 Position 6 Port 3 Way Valve Assembly and fittings 4969060 Rheodyne 9060 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly and fittings 4969710 Rheodyne 9710 2 Position 6 Port Injection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter and fittings 4965011 Rheodyne 5011 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly and fittings A 3 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com SolloSssedoy pure Sed jJuoWweoR doy Replacement Parts and Accessories Appendix A 4965012 Rheodyne 5012 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly and fittings 4965031 Rheodyne 5031 2 Position 6 Port 3 Way Valve Assembly and fittings 4965032 Rheodyne 5032 2 Position 6 Port 3 Way Valve Assembly and fittings 4965041 Rheodyne 5041 2 Position 6 Port 4 Way Valve Assembly and fittings 4965042 Rheodyne 5042 2 Position 6 Port 4 Way Valve Assembly and fittings 4973H 42 Hamilton 86905 HVX 4 4 2 Position 4 Port Opposing Valve Assembly without fittings see N ote on page A 5 4973H 44 Hamilton 86913 HVXD 4 5 4 Position Selection Valve Assembly without fittings see Note on page A 5 4973H 66 Hamilton 86915 HVXD 6 5 6 Position Selection Valve
36. nel of the VALVEMATE Tighten the retaining screws Attach the other end of the RS 232 cable to the computer s RS 232 serial communications port Again tighten the retaining screws Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 2 7 dnjas 11 99 3 Electrical Setup Installation 2 8 GSIOC Connection If your VALVEMATE is part of a Gilson system use the GSIOC port to connect the VALVEMATE along the Gilson Serial Input Output Channel GSIOC The GSIOC is a two way communication interface between the computer and most Gilson modules Connecting GSIOC cable Use the GSIOC cable supplied in the accessory package to link the VALVEMATE to other GSIOC modules Refer to the diagram below Corre i ang GHG aaa io ink mydukja Gonmecl io another GAC T Dabin to link mius Use the female connector located individually at one end of the cable to connect the GSIOC cable to another GSIOC cable in the system Tighten the retaining screws Connect the other female connector located on the same end as the male connector to the VALVEMATE Tighten the retaining screws Use the male connector to join another GSIOC cable and make the necessary connection to the next Gilson module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installation Plumbing Setup If the valve is installed in your VA
37. ng shown on the display The immediate W command returns the line specified in the last sent buffered Wn x x command If a buffered Wn x x command has not been sent the immediate W command returns the upper line If the immediate command is sent again it returns the lower line Disconnects the upper or lower display line from the VALVEMATE software and prints the character string designated by x x The parameter n identifies the display line to disconnect 0 Disconnects upper display line 1 Disconnects lower display line To reconnect the display use the buffered Wn command Reconnects both or one of the display lines to the VALVEMATE software depending on the value assigned to n 0 Reconnects upper display line 1 Reconnects lower display line If you omit the parameter n both lines are reconnected and the VALVEMATE software will display prompts and data C5 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com spuewwog DOISD rtisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com A rtisan Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality TecmoogyGroup new and certified used pre owned equipment FAST SHIPPING AND SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment TENS OF THOUS
38. ot on the terminal block connector Push each wire all the way in then tighten its corresponding pin screw Note Be sure to maintain the correct orientation of the terminal block connector relative to its receptacle on the rear pand Attach all wires before joining the terminal block connector to its receptacle Insert the terminal block connector into its receptacle with the wires facing up and the pin screws facing away from the device Push the connector in as far as it will go It fits snugly into its receptacle Connect the opposite ends of these wires to the appropriate peripheral equipment Be sure to match cno connections Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installation RS 232 Connection The VALVEMATE s RS 232 port is used to transfer information between the VALVEMATE and a computer For the location of the RS 232 port refer to the diagram on page 2 2 To connect your computer to the VALVEMATE you need an RS 232 cable Obtain a cable with D connectors that are appropriate for the VALVEMATE and your computer The VALVEMATE requires a 25 pin male D connector Refer to the back panel of your computer or its documentation to determine which type of D connector it requires RS 232 cables are available from Gilson and your local computer store Connecting RS 232 cable Attach the male end of the RS 232 cable to the RS 232 port located on back pa
39. ou can issue from the controller to the VALVEMATE e Buffered commands B send instructions to the VALVEMATE These commands are executed one at atime The VALVEMATE returns a period to indicate that it accepted the buffered command e Immediate commands I request status information from the VALVEMATE These commands are executed immediately temporarily interrupting other GSIOC commands in progress and return the requested information When issuing GSIOC commands to the VALVEMATE separate the time points by at least 0 03 minute or 1 8 seconds For example Time Unit Command Command Description min ID Type 0 10 35 Buffered 2 Moves valve to position 2 0 13 35 Buffered 3 Moves valve to position 3 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Appendix Command Kx Type Description Resets the VALVEMATE software saves how valve positions are being displayed as numbers 1 8 or letters A H and rotates the valve to home position Returns Identifies the selected device Returns VALVEMATEVx yz where x y and z indicate version number Resets the information in the non volatile memory NV RAM to the following default values Valve type Rheodyne 7060 Unit ID 35 Baud Rate External Returns one of the error codes listed below Refer to Section 5 for details on each error 00 Noerror 10 NV RAM checksum no
40. rews via the side panel and tighten the front pand thumbscrew Turn power OFF then ON to the VALVEMATE The VALVEMATE received a GSIOC command or input signal instructing it to turn the valve to an invalid position Send the appropriate contact signal or GSIOC command Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting Power indicator not lighting and VALVEMATE not operating e Make sure power is turned ON e Check power cord connection e Check for blown fuses VALVEMATE making an erratic noise when moving the valve e Ensure that the valve is secure within the coupling by checking that internal coupling screws accessed through the side panel and the front panel thumbscrew are tight e The valve may not have been in home position when installed in the VALVEMATE Remove the valve and use an adjustable wrench to place it in home position and then re install the valve refer to Section 2 Input functions not operating e Make sure wire connections into the terminal block connector are secure e Make sure the terminal block connector is securely seated in the VALVEMATE s input output connector e Check connections for proper pin assignments e Check polarity of inputs inputs should be contact closure e Confirm that device supplying input to the VALVEMATE is turned ON and working properly e Make sure that the pulse to the VALVEMATE
41. santg com Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC Standards to which Conformity is Declared EN 61326 EN 61000 3 3 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61010 1 Manufacturer s Name Gilson Inc Manufacturer s Address 3000 W Beltline Highway Middleton WI 53562 EC Office Address Gilson S A S 19 Avenue des Entrepreneurs B P 145 F 95400 Villiers le Bel France Type of Equipment Laboratory Equipment Mode s ce eee etn cares VALVEMATE Valve Actuator Beginning with Serial Number 330K 0A 207 Month and Year of Manufacture October 2000 the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards pdt Place Middleton WI USA Michael Jacquart Issue Date March 1997 Senior Vice President Corporate Technology Development Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com rtisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Introduction 1 Description The Gilson VALVEMATE Valve Actuator provides automatic rotation of a 2 position or multi position low or high pressure valve The VALVEMATE provides automatic valve rotation through the use of the front panel contact closures RS 232 or Gilson Serial Input Output Channa GSIOC Modes The VALVEMATE has the following modes Position mode This mode identifies the valve t
42. ssage Position A Asthe amp rotor seal grooves rotate to change from LOAD to INJECT there is 7 continuous mobile phas flow through Pesitica m both one rotor seal groove and the MBB passage Position B until the rotation stops and both rotor seal grooves are connected by the loop Sample flow begins through the loop to the column just as all flow stops through the MBB passage Position C Sample flow never enters the MBB passage r Position G Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Appendix Hamilton Valves The following graphics are provided courtesy of Hamilton Company 34035421 33035422 34035423 33035 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Hamilton 86905 HVX 4 4 2 Position 4 Port Qpposing Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter but without fittings see Note on page A 5 Hamilton 86913 HVXD 4 5 4 Position Selection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter but without fittings see Note on page A 5 Hamilton 66915 HVXD 6 5 6 Position Selection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter but without fittings see Note on page A 5 Hamilton 86918 HVXD 8 5 8 Position Selection Valve Assembly with attached mounting adapter but without fittings see Note on page A 5 B 7 sweibeig yed MO N LA rtisan Technology Group Quali
43. t matched 11 Missing motor step 12 Home position detection error 14 Illegal position command Moves valve to home position Reads status of input contacts Returns ab where a status of CW contact 1 if closed shorted 0 if open b status of CCW contact 1 if closed shorted 0 if open Returns keycode for last three key presses Response format xxx where xxx is an ASCII string of up to three characters encoding the keys pressed M MODE key U Up arrow key D Down arrow key If no key was pressed returns Simulates front panel keystrokes Keystrokes are simulated according to the key assignments listed for the immediate K command C3 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com SPUBWIWOD DOISD GSIOC Commands Appendix Lx Nx Px C4 Locks the keypad Locks or unlocks the front panel depending on the value assigned to x 0 unlock front panel 1 lock front panel Reads the counter that tracks valve turns Sets the counter that tracks valve turns Replace x with a number from 0 to 99999 For example the command M0 sets the number to 0 you use this command after installing a new valve Changes the valve position display to numbers and moves the valve to the position n where n is a number between 0 and 8 Reads the counter that tracks the number of hours that either the VALVEMATE or a valve
44. t side of the VALVEMATE If this occurs 1 2 Remove the valve if it is installed ENSURE THAT ALL TOOLS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE VALVEMATE Turn power on to the VALVEMATE The coupling will move to its home position Install the valve again as described on pages 2 12 through 2 14 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 2 23 jusWaoR dey AeA Hunna 440 13MO0d PaUuNL noa jI rtisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Operation 3 This section describes how to control the VALVEMATE You can control the VALVEMATE using the front panel contact closures or Gilson Serial Input Output Channel GSIOC Note If a Rneodyne 5000 series valve is installed in the VALVEMATE check and if necessary tighten the screws located on the front of the valve before each run These screws may loosen over time causing fluid to leak 3 1 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Front Panel Control Front Panel Control The VALVEMATE s front panel provides for complete valve control Operation 1 Display 2 REMOTE 3 POWER 4 MODE 3 2 The two 16 character lines show status parameter and error information This indicator illuminates when the VALVEMATE is being externally controlled via its RS 232 or GSIOC port This indicator
45. tion 0 10 Output 2 Pulse Time min Contact Action 0 10 Output 2 Close 0 11 Output 2 Open 3 6 Contact Closure Control You can remotely control rotation of the valve by using the contact closure pins on the VALVEMATE s rear panel For making contact connections refer to Section 2 in this manual You can simultaneously control two VALVEMATEs by connecting ther inputs to the same outputs on the contact device For information on sending contact signals refer to the information below and to the user s guide for the contact device When controlling a VALVEMATE using contacts send pulse signals These signals momentarily close activate and open deactivate a contact The duration of the pulse must be at least 0 0017 minute or 0 1 second Following are two examples for sending contact signals These examples assume that the contact device s output 2 is connected to the VALVEMATE s CCW input Example 1 If your contact device can issue pulse signals use the following example as a reference Description Pulses output 2 For a multi position valve turns the valve counterclockwise e g to position 2 if it was in position 3 For a 2 position valve turns the valve to its other position Example 2 If your contact device cannot issue pulse signals use the following example as a reference Description Closes output 2 Opens output 2 For a multi position valve turns the valve counter clockwise e g to posi
46. tion 2 if it was in position 3 For a 2 position valve turns the valve to its other position Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Maintenance 4 The VALVEMATE module was designed to require minimal maintenance However if you need to change the fuse s follow the instructions in this section If the installed valve should require maintenance please refer to the instruction sheet supplied with the valve Note If a Rneodyne 5000 sevies valve is installed in the VALVEMATE check and if necessary tighten the screws located on the front of the valve before each run These screws may loosen over time causing fluid to leak 4 1 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Replacing the Fuse s Maintenance 4 2 Replacing the Fuse s A blown fuse may indicate the existence of another problem in the instrument If the replacement fuses blow do not try others To change a fuse follow these steps 1 Fuse installation for 100 120 voltage 220 240 voltage Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and from the rear pane receptacle Locate the fuse drawer on the rear panel See page 2 2 if necessary Insert a small screwdriver into the notch located below the fuse drawer Fuse installation for Twist the screwdriver to open and renove the fuse drawer The fuse drawer cont
47. ty Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com GSIOC Commands C GSIOC Control The Gilson Serial Input Output Channel GSIOC is a communications interface that enhances the power of your Gilson equipment The GSIOC incorporates a standard EIA RS 485 interface and allows 32 slave devices to be controlled from a single master controller in a multi drop configuration The controller is usually a computer Each slave device is identified by a unique number which must be known to the device and to the controller The unit ID of the VALVEMATE is 35 But you can set its unit ID to another number Refer to Checking the VALVEMATE s Configuration in Section 2 for information on how to change the VALVEMATE s unit ID and the baud rate setting To control one or more VALVEMATESs via the GSIOC interface you need the following e Personal computer e RS 232 or GSIOC connection to the VALVEMATE e Gilson control software or 706 Device Driver Software and your program From the computer you can do the following e Specify the VALVEMATE as the instrument that you want to control e Issue commands that set operating parameters control operation or request information from the VALVEMATE see command list on the next page C1 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com GSIOC Commands Appendix C C2 GSIOC Commands There are two kinds of commands that y
48. ype and its current position When you turn on the VALVEMATE it will be in this mode after the initial startup screens are displayed You can change the valve position by pressing the up or down arrow key on the front panei Unit ID mode You use this mode to view and modify the identification number assigned to the VALVEMATE Baud rate mode You use this mode to view and modify the communication rate between the VALVEMATE and a controlling device Valve mode You use this mode to select the type of valve installed in the VALVEMATE Service mode This mode identifies the number of times that the VALVEMATE has rotated the valve and the number of hours that the VALVEMATE has been in operation Display All status parameter and error codes appear on the front pana display 1 1 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Unpacking Introduction Unpacking Unpack the VALVEMATE and its accessories carefully from the carton Check the contents with the list below Do this now even if the VALVEMATE will not be used immediately Many carriers must receive concealed damage claims within seven days of delivery VALVEMATE module with appropriate valve installed if the valve was ordered along with the VALVEMATE GSIOC control cable 4 pin terminal block connector 7 64 Allen wrench fuse drawers and fuses 115V and 220V power cords Artisan Technology Group Qua
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