Table of Contents
1Introduction................................................................................................................................3
1.1 The peristaltic principle..............................................................................................................3
1.2 Abbreviations in this manual .....................................................................................................3
1.3 Symbols on the machine...........................................................................................................4
1.4 Caution and employee safety....................................................................................................4
1.5 Essential training before daily use.............................................................................................4
1.6 References................................................................................................................................4
2General information...................................................................................................................5
2.1 Unpacking and inspection .........................................................................................................5
2.2 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................5
3Installation.................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Dip-switch settings: ...................................................................................................................7
4Daily Use...................................................................................................................................8
4.1 Starting-up and running.............................................................................................................8
4.2 Placing the product container....................................................................................................8
4.3 Choosing tubes, y-connectors and filling nozzles .....................................................................9
4.4 Assembly of tubes and Y-connectors......................................................................................10
4.5 Mounting of silicone tubes.......................................................................................................11
4.6 Dispensing...............................................................................................................................12
4.6.1 Nature of fill media ..................................................................................................................12
4.6.2 Prime tubes.............................................................................................................................12
4.6.3 Problems with drips.................................................................................................................12
4.6.4 Problems with hard feed..........................................................................................................12
4.6.5 Problems with different volumes from the 2 heads .................................................................12
5Choice of parameters..............................................................................................................13
5.1 Programming principle ............................................................................................................13
5.1.1 Description of PD12 specific functions/parameters.................................................................13
Function 1 –Volume............................................................................................................................13
Function 2 - Tube diameter..................................................................................................................13
Function 3 - Velocity ............................................................................................................................13
Function 4 - Acceleration/deceleration.................................................................................................14
Function 5 - Reversing (back suction) .................................................................................................14
6Cleaning..................................................................................................................................15
6.1 Cleaning Frequency ................................................................................................................15
6.2 Preparations for cleaning ........................................................................................................15
6.3 Cleaning Guidance..................................................................................................................15
6.4 Detergents or cleaning agents ................................................................................................15
7Maintenance & service............................................................................................................16
7.1 Daily maintenance...................................................................................................................16
7.2 Service ....................................................................................................................................16
7.3 Methods and frequency of inspections for safety functions.....................................................16
8Interface and change of voltage..............................................................................................17
8.1 PD12 interface.........................................................................................................................17
8.2 Connecting multiple PD12’s to flexnet.....................................................................................18
8.3 Change of voltage ...................................................................................................................18
9Declaration of conformity.........................................................................................................19