cytiva Monitor ALP-900 User manual

Monitor ALP-900
User Manual
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Table of Contents
1Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3
1.1 About this manual ......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Important information ................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Safety instructions ............................................................................................. 7
3 Instrument description ...................................................................................... 8
3.1 Instrument ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Modules ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
4 Installation .......................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Attaching the movable air sensor ........................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Calculate accumulated air ......................................................................................................................... 17
5 Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Maintenance program ................................................................................................................................. 19
5.2 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................ 20
6 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 21
6.1 Before calling Cytiva support .................................................................................................................... 22
6.2 Troubleshooting guide ................................................................................................................................. 23
7 Reference information ....................................................................................... 26
7.1 Technical specifications .............................................................................................................................. 27
7.2 Health and Safety Declaration Form ...................................................................................................... 28
Index ........................................................................................................................... 30
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1 Introduction
About this chapter
This chapter contains important user information, descriptions of safety notices and
intended use of the ALP-900 (Air, Level, Pressure transmitter) monitor.
In this chapter
Section See page
1.1 About this manual 4
1.2 Important information 5
1 Introduction
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1.1 About this manual
Purpose of this manual
The User Manual provides you with the information needed to operate and maintain
the ALP-900 monitor in a safe way. It does not provide information about the use of the
parent system that the monitor may be incorporated into.
Scope of this manual
The User Manual covers the ALP-900 monitor. The illustration below shows the
ALP-900 system.
Typographical conventions
Software items are identified in the text by bold italic text.
Hardware items are identified in the text by bold text.
In electronic format, references in italics are clickable hyperlinks.
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1.1 About this manual
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1.2 Important information
Read this before operating the
product
All users must read the following documents in their entirety before installing,
operating or maintaining the product:
•this User Manual, 29265903
•the Operating Instructions manual of the parent system.
Always keep this User Manual and the Operating Instructions at hand when operating
the product.
Do not operate the product in any other way than described in the user documenta-
tion. If you do, you may be exposed to hazards that can lead to personal injury and you
may cause damage to the equipment.
Intended use of the product
ALP-900 is a high precision multi-purpose monitor designed to detect air, measure and
supervise pressure and temperatures, handle level signals from the air trap and
internal and external I/O signals. It is used in ÄKTAprocess™, BioProcess™ and
UniFlux™ systems.
The instrument is delivered pre-installed in the parent system with all electrical
connections prepared inside the electronics cabinet. ALP-900 monitor has no user
interface for the operator, it is controlled entirely via the system control software.
Prerequisites
In order to operate ALP-900 in the way it is intended:
•The user should understand the concepts of liquid chromatography.
•The user must read and understand the Safety Instructions chapter in this manual
and in the Operating instructions manual of the parent system.
Safety notices
This user documentation contains safety notices (WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE)
concerning the safe use of the product. See definitions below.
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1.2 Important information
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WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. It is important not to proceed
until all stated conditions are met and clearly understood.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury. It is important not to
proceed until all stated conditions are met and clearly understood.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates instructions that must be followed to avoid
damage to the product or other equipment.
Notes and tips
Note: A note is used to indicate information that is important for trouble-free and
optimal use of the product.
Tip: A tip contains useful information that can improve or optimize your proce-
dures.
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2 Safety instructions
About this chapter
This chapter describes safety precautions, labels and symbols that are attached to the
equipment.
Important
WARNING
Before installing, operating or maintaining the product, all
users must read and understand the entire contents of this
chapter to become aware of the hazards involved.
Safety precautions
Refer to the safety instructions described in the manual of the parent system.
Follow the instructions provided to avoid injury to the operator or other
personnel, damage to the product, or to other equipment in the area.
NOTICE
The ALP-900 safety module that monitors the pump/operating
pressure is a protection for the system and NOT the column.
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3 Instrument description
About this chapter
This chapter gives an overview of the ALP-900 monitor, and a brief description of its
function.
In this chapter
Section See page
3.1 Instrument 9
3.2 Modules 11
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3.1 Instrument
Introduction
This section gives an overview of the ALP-900 monitor.
ALP-900 monitor
The ALP-900 monitor detects air, and measures and supervises pressure and tempera-
tures in ÄKTAprocess, BioProcess and UniFlux systems.
The ALP-900 module has air, pressure and temperature monitoring modules.
•The air module monitors signals from two air sensors.
•The pressure module monitors signals from up to four pressure sensors.
•The ALP-900 also monitors temperature in the electronics cabinet and the liquid
temperature in the system.
If any of the monitored parameters reaches a critical limit, the ALP-900 will shut down
the pumps independently of the system control software.
ALP-900 functionality
The following table describes examples of how ALP-900 functionality options may be
used in a parent system. The examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and
may vary according to the configuration of the individual system.
Parent system ALP-900 functionality
ÄKTAprocess •Air detection
•Pressure measurement and surveillance
•Temperature measurement and surveillance
UniFlux •Pressure measurement and surveillance
•Temperature measurement and surveillance
BioProcess •Pressure measurement and surveillance
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3.1 Instrument
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Illustration of ALP-900
The illustration below shows the ALP-900 monitor.
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