Vici M50 User Manual

Valco Instruments Co. Inc.m6-m50.indd Rev. 2/15 M Series Pump Models M6 and M50 Instruction ManualValco Instruments Co. Inc.800 · 367· 8424 sales 713

6Initial SetupM6-LHS Software InstallationInserttheM6-LHSsoftwareCDintothePC.Iftheinstallationdoesn’tbeginautomatically,browsetheCDa

7Selecting Pump and Gearbox ValuesIntheGearboxpulldownmenu,selectCP-DSM1forModelM6orCP-DSM2forModelM50.InthePumppulldownmenu,selec

8 Figure 8: Setting the backlash and volume per revolution valuesCLICKTHEBOXANDENTERTHE µL/REVFROMTHEQCCERTIFICATECLICKTHEBOXANDENTERT

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10  Priming and Testing the PumpAt this stage, some basic tests will determine that the tubing connections are tight

111. IfthescreeninFigure 9 is not already open, go to the main menu, and choose Utility > Test. 2. IfthetubingIDis0.010”orless,enter

12     Figure 10: The Method screenProgramming Application MethodsMethod Screen FunctionsFrom the main menu, choose Meth

136: Action line A step in the method sequence, reflecting the values entered by selecting ortypingvaluesinthePump,Valve,andWaitelds.Tomov

14Example Application MethodsIn the Test Mode, user-entered flow parameters cannot be saved; when you exit the software, the values revert to defaults.

158. UsetheDn(down)buttontohighlightthelastline,thenclicktheInsertbutton. 9. Forthenewlyinsertedline,selectDispenseinthepump

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.VICI mai

16 Figure 12:Methodscreen(partial)forexample“DispenseSelectedReagents” method for Model M6Example method 3: “Dispense Selected Reagents”This

17Maintenance Follow these recommended cleaning and maintenance instructions to obtain optimum performance and maximum life from your pump.If the pum

18Chemical Compatibility of Wetted SurfacesTo ensure best results, please consider the chemical compatibility of the wetted surfaces with the liquids

19Model M50Valcon H2TheM50capisacarbonber-reinforced,PTFE-lubricatedinertpolymer.Thismaterialisroutinelyusedat5000psiattemperatur

20Technical SupportTechnicalsupportforthisproductishandledbytheVICIfacilitiesinHouston,Texas,USA,andSchenkon,Switzerland.USA   

21         

22Appendix A: MicroLYNX Terminal SectionTerminal Programming Mode Figure 14:MicroLYNX-4commands,partA  

23   

247 pin connector Signal     7 pin connector Signal     7 pin connector Signal     

25Setting the Address of each MicroLYNXThe party address can be set by either hardware switches or software. In this discussion, “party address” and

Table of ContentsProduct Description Operating Principle...1

26Software method The hardware method is the simplest approach, and should be used when possible.1. Connectthecommunicationscable(RS-232orRS-4

27 12. SettheaddresswiththeDNcommand. Input: nDN=“x”[Ctrl-J] The n represents the address assigned by the hardware switches in step 10.

28Troubleshooting Party Mode CommunicationsIfyoucan’tcommunicatewithaMicroLYNXinpartymode,rstmakesurethat commands are preceded with the

29If problems still exist, perform the following:1. Checkallcableconnectionstoensuretherearenoloosewiresorshortcircuits or incorrect con

30WarrantyCertain applications using the M Series pump may involve potential risks of death, personal injury, or severe property or environmental dama

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1Product DescriptionThe Cheminert® M Series liquid handling pump is a syringe-free pump capable of delivering a bidirectional flow to six orders of ma

2Getting StartedComponents of the M Series SystemCheck the contents of the packages against Figure 1 to verify that you have received all of the compo

3 

4Hardware InstallationMountingThe mounting points of the pump motor and controller are given in Figure 2, along with the external dimensions of each m

5 