Gilson Minipuls 3 User manual

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User’s Guide
Peristaltic Pump
User’s Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
Safety | 1
Symbols and Notices | 1
Intended Use | 2
Safety Cover | 3
Operating Conditions | 4
Solvents | 4
Replacement Parts | 4
Sécurité | 5
Symboles et avertissements | 5
Utilisation prévue | 6
Capot de protection | 7
Conditions de fonctionnement | 8
Solvants | 8
Pièces détachées | 8

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CHAPTER 1 | Introduction | 9
Unpacking | 10
Customer Service | 10
Description | 11
Speed Control Module | 12
Front Panel | 12
Rear Panel | 14
Pump Head with Safety Cover | 15
CHAPTER 2 | Setup | 19
Electrical | 20
Remote Control Connections | 20
Install or Change the Pump Head | 23
Remove Cover | 23
Open Pump Head | 24
Install Pump Head | 25
Tubing - Selection and Fitting | 26
Introduction | 26
Type of Material | 27
Diameter and Flow Rate | 28
Fitting the Tubing | 29
Safety Cover Installation | 33

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Flow Rate Selection and Adjustment | 33
Selection | 33
Adjustment | 33
Recommendations | 37
Gilson Connectors and Couplers | 38
Connectors | 38
Coupling Kits | 40
Couplers | 40
CHAPTER 3 | Operation | 41
Keypad Functions | 42
Initialization | 44
Autostart Function | 46
Non-autostart Mode | 46
Autostart Mode | 46
Hold Mode | 46
Mode Selection | 47
Changing the Unit ID | 48
Routine Maintenance | 48
Troubleshooting | 49
Repair and Return Policies | 50
Before Calling Us | 50
Warranty Repair | 50
Non-Warranty Repair | 50
Return Procedure | 51
Unit End-of-Life | 51

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CHAPTER 4 | Remote Control | 53
Electrical Contact Control | 54
Start/Stop Input (ContactInput) | 54
Direction Control (Contact Input) | 54
Pump Speed (Analog Input) | 55
Control by Gilson Devices | 55
GSIOC Control | 55
GSIOC Commands | 56
Control Modes | 56
Command Descriptions | 57
Examples | 62
Example 1 | 62
Example 2 | 62
APPENDIX | 63
Part Numbers | 63
Standard Accessory Package | 64
Additional Accessories | 65
Connectors | 65
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Tubing | 66
Fluoroelastomer Tubing (Iso-Versinic®/Viton®) | 68
Silicone Tubing | 69
Polypropylene (PharMed®) Tubing | 70
Electrical Connector | 71
Technical Specifications | 72

Chapter3|SaFetY
Read this section before installing and operating the pump.
Symbols and Notices
The following internationally recognized electronic and hazard
symbols may appear on the instrument:
Symbol Explanation
Direct current
Protective conductor terminal
| Electrical power ON
O Electrical power OFF
Caution
Mechanical hazard
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The following safety notices may appear in this document:
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in serious injury
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in equipment damage
Intended Use
The pump is intended to be used in the laboratory, or similar indoor
environment, by trained technical personnel.
The instrument must not be directly connected to
humans for any purpose.
For safe and proper use of this instrument, it is required that both
operating and service personnel follow the instructions contained in
this guide when installing, cleaning, and maintaining the instrument.
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases
of operation, service, and repair of the instrument. Failure to comply
with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
user’s guide violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and
intended use of the instrument. Gilson assumes no liability for the
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
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INTENDED USE

The MINIPULS 3 has been certified to safety standards required in
Canada, Europe, and the United States. Refer to the instrument rear
panel label and the Declaration of Conformity document for the
current standards to which the instrument has been found compliant.
Safety Cover
A safety cover is installed on each pump
head.
The safety cover protects the user from
the mechanical hazard present when the
pump head is rotating.
Do not operate the pump without the
safety cover installed.
Figure 1
R2 Pump Head
with Installed
Safety Cover
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SAFETY COVER

Operating Conditions
Access to the rear panel is necessary because the instrument must be
detached from all voltage sources before service, repair, or exchange
of parts. Allow a minimum of 2.54 cm (1in.) space behind the
instrument for proper fan operation.
Operate the instrument using the approved power supply provided
and only at the voltage specified on the rear panel label of the
instrument.
Solvents
Observe safe laboratory practices when handling solvents. If
dangerous liquids are used, adequate protection such as proper
ventilation, safety glasses, etc., should be used. Refer to the Material
Safety Data Sheets for the solvents before use.
Replacement Parts
Be sure to use only replacement parts specified in this user’s guide.
Do not repair or change parts which are not listed in this user’s guide.
If it is necessary to change parts not listed, please contact your local
Gilson representative.
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SOLVENTS