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Thermo Scientific thermoscientific Vanquish Pumps C User Manual

Thermo Scientific thermoscientific Vanquish Pumps C
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thermo
scientific
Vanquish
Pumps C, Pumps F
VC-Pxx, VF-Pxx
Operating Manual
4820.4405-EN Revision 4.0 December 2019

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Thermo Scientific thermoscientific Vanquish Pumps C Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandThermo Scientific
Modelthermoscientific Vanquish Pumps C
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Contacting Us

Ordering Information

Information for ordering HPLC products and sales support from local sales organizations.

Technical Assistance

Information for contacting local support organizations for technical assistance on HPLC products.

Using this Manual

About this Manual

Describes functional features, operating principles, installation, setup, and troubleshooting of the Vanquish device.

Conventions

Details typographical conventions, safety messages, and special notices used throughout the manual.

Reference Documentation

Lists additional hardware and software documentation available for reference.

Safety

Safety Symbols and Signal Words

Explains safety symbols, signal words, and notices used to prevent injury and device damage.

Intended Use

Defines the device's purpose as part of the Vanquish system for analyzing compounds in sample solutions.

Safety Precautions

Provides general safety information, including operating within specifications and using authorized parts.

Solvent and Additive Information

Provides recommendations on using compatible solvents and additives to protect system functionality.

Compliance Information

Details the device's compliance with various regulatory standards, including CE, RoHS, and FCC.

Device Overview

Pump Features

Highlights key features of the Vanquish pump, including dual-piston design and seal wash system.

Operating Principle

Explains the serial dual-piston pump operation with compressibility compensation for pulse-free flow.

Interior Components

Locates user-accessible components behind the front doors for easy access and maintenance.

Piston Seal Wash System

Details the active system for keeping pistons wet and rinsing seals, prolonging component lifetime.

Purge/Sensor Unit

Describes the unit comprising the purge valve and the system pressure sensor for system control.

Mixing System

Explains the system comprising capillary and static mixers for improving baseline smoothness.

Leak Detection

Describes the leak sensor system that monitors for liquid leaks and alerts the user.

Operation

Covers device operation primarily via computer with Chromeleon software and an internal keypad.

Unpacking

Unpacking the Device

Provides instructions for inspecting packaging, handling the heavy device safely, and required tools.

Scope of Delivery

Lists the items included in the delivery, such as the pump, ship kit, manual, and power cord.

Installation

Safety Guidelines for Installation

Details safety guidelines, including handling heavy loads and electrical safety precautions during installation.

Installing the Device

Outlines the steps for hardware setup, flow connections, powering on, and software configuration.

Site Requirements

Specifies important environmental requirements for optimal device performance, including laboratory conditions.

Accessing the Interior Components

Explains how to open front doors to access user-serviceable components and flow connections.

Setting Up the Hardware

Guides on setting up hardware, including system arrangement and connecting devices and cables.

Setting Up the Flow Connections

Provides rules and recommendations for setting up flow connections and additional flow connections.

Seal Wash System

Details the setup procedure for the seal wash system, including interconnecting modules and filling the reservoir.

Connecting the Pump and Autosampler

Explains how to connect the pump to the autosampler using capillaries and guide holes.

Turning On the Device

Describes the procedure for powering on the device, including self-test and seal wash cycle initiation.

Setting Up the Device in the Software

Guides on configuring the Vanquish system within the chromatography software and its associated help.

Operation

Introduction to this Chapter

Assumes initial setup is complete and refers to installation for setup steps and Chromeleon Help for details.

Safety Guidelines for Operation

Covers safety aspects during operation, including LED luminosity warnings and system pressure limit settings.

Control Elements

Details the device's control elements, including keypad, status indicators, and their functions.

Power On/Off Control

Explains the use of the main power switch and system power button for controlling device power.

Use of Solvents and Additives

Provides guidelines for using solvents and additives to prevent system contamination and ensure optimal performance.

Preparing the Device for Operation

Outlines additional steps for first-time operation and starting sample analysis, including system equilibration.

Important Operating Parameters

Describes key parameters for routine operation, including flow, pressure, solvent composition, and waste liquid monitoring.

Purging the Pump

Explains the process of rinsing the pump with solvents, covering settings and automatic/manual procedures.

Optimizing the Performance of the Device

Offers tips for maximizing device performance, including component monitoring and solvent line shut-off valves.

Shutting Down the Device

Provides instructions for short-term and long-term shutdown procedures, including detector-specific steps.

Maintenance and Service

Introduction to Maintenance and Service

Describes routine maintenance and service procedures, emphasizing user-serviceable parts and authorized personnel.

Safety Guidelines for Maintenance and Service

Details safety guidelines for maintenance, including high voltage, hazardous substances, and solvent spraying precautions.

General Rules for Maintenance and Service

Outlines rules for successful maintenance, emphasizing authorized parts, tool usage, and component cleanliness.

Routine and Preventive Maintenance

Provides a maintenance plan with suggested frequencies for daily and regular checks and tasks.

Flushing the Pump

Explains procedures for flushing the pump to avoid contamination and address persistent contamination.

Cleaning or Decontaminating the Device

Details cleaning and decontamination procedures, requiring qualified personnel and protective equipment.

Predictive Performance

Explains software functions for estimating consumable lifetime and scheduling maintenance based on usage.

Seal Wash System

Covers maintenance procedures for the seal wash system, including leakage testing and replacing lines/detectors.

Pump Head

Details maintenance procedures for the pump head, including replacing parts like pistons, seals, and the head itself.

Check Valves

Describes procedures for replacing and cleaning inlet and outlet check valves.

Mixing System

Covers maintenance for mixing systems, including permeability testing and replacing static or capillary mixers.

Solvent Lines and Solvent Line Filters

Provides procedures for emptying, replacing solvent lines, and replacing solvent line filters.

Replacing the Purge Valve Knob

Details the procedure for replacing the purge valve knob to resolve leakage issues.

Testing the Pump for Leakage (General Test)

Outlines a general test procedure to identify and locate potential leaks in the pump system.

Replacing the Main Power Fuses

Provides instructions for safely replacing blown main power fuses using a screwdriver.

Updating the Device Firmware

Guides on updating device firmware via Chromeleon software, including necessary preparations and precautions.

Replacing the Doors

Explains how to remove and install device doors, emphasizing care to avoid damage to hinges.

Transporting or Shipping the Device

Covers preparation, transport, and shipping procedures, including safety guidelines for handling heavy devices.

Replacing the Slide-In Module

Details the process of removing, returning, installing, and setting up a slide-in module.

Troubleshooting

General Information about Troubleshooting

Introduces features that help identify and eliminate problem sources, including status indicators and alarms.

Messages

Lists common messages from Chromeleon Audit Trail, their device information, and remedial actions.

Testing the Pump for Leakage

Provides tests to find out if leakage is present in the pump and locate the source.

Resolving Liquid Leaks

Guides on resolving liquid leaks detected by the leak sensor, including locating the source and performing tests.

Pressure Issues or Shifts in Retention Time

Helps identify and eliminate sources of pressure problems and shifts in retention time.

Removing Persistent Air Bubbles

Provides guidance on purging the pump against backpressure to remove persistent air bubbles.

Pump-Specific Information

Introduction to this Chapter

Introduces specific information for quaternary, binary, and isocratic pumps, including components and principles.

Quaternary Pump and Dual Pump

Provides specific information on quaternary and dual pumps, including interior components and operating principles.

Binary Pump

Offers specific information on the binary pump, covering interior components, operating principle, dwell volume, and solvent composition.

Isocratic Pump

Provides specific information on the isocratic pump, detailing interior components and operating principles.

Modifying the Pump for Specific Applications

Gradient Delay Volume, Dwell Volume and Ripple

Explains how to adapt dwell volume or ripple by replacing the mixing system for different gradient requirements.

Exchanging the Mixing System

Details the process of removing the original mixing system and installing a new one with different volume.

Normal-Phase Compatible Solvents and Additives

Covers modifications for using normal-phase solvents and additives, including pump/autosampler modification and considerations.

Specifications

Performance Specifications

Details performance specifications for quaternary, dual, binary, and isocratic pumps, including accuracy and pressure.

Physical Specifications

Lists the physical characteristics of the device, such as operating temperature, humidity, dimensions, and weight.

Accessories, Consumables and Replacement Parts

General Information

States that devices must be operated with authorized parts and that part numbers are subject to change.

Ship Kit

Lists the items included in the ship kit for various pump models, subject to change.

Optional Accessories

Describes optional accessories available, such as solvent shut-off valves, solvent monitors, and buffer performance kits.

Consumables and Replacement Parts

Lists available consumables and replacement parts, including maintenance kits for VC and VF pumps.

Pump Heads and Components

Provides part numbers for pump heads and associated components for VC and VF pump models.

Solvents and Wash Systems

Lists reservoirs for solvents, wash systems, and seal wash parts with their respective part numbers.

Mixing Systems

Lists part numbers for static and capillary mixers, including standard and optional mixing systems.

Miscellaneous Parts

Lists miscellaneous parts such as capillaries, cleaning swabs, diagnostics tools, and fuses with their part numbers.

Interface Cables and Power Cords

Lists part numbers for interface cables and power cords for system connectivity.

Appendix

Compliance Information

Details CE, cTUVus, RoHS, WEEE, and FCC compliance information and relevant symbols.

Digital I/O

Explains the use of digital I/O ports for exchanging signals with external devices, including pin assignments and software configuration.

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