Innovative Technology PureLab HE Glovebox User manual

PureLab HE Glovebox
User Manual

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Company Information
Innovative Technology, Inc.
One Industrial Way
Amesbury, MA 01913
USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.Gloveboxes.com
www.solventpurification.com
www.isolatorgloves.com
Document Information
Version
Revision Date
1.00
06/29/2006
2.00
03/17/2014
3.00
5/27/2014
4.00
6/3/2014
5.00
4/3/2015
6.00
4/14/2015

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Contents
Figures..............................................................................................................................................vi
Tables...............................................................................................................................................vii
1About This Manual.......................................................................................................................9
1.1 Firmware Revisions.............................................................................................................9
1.2 Optional Equipment.............................................................................................................9
1.3 Terms ..................................................................................................................................9
1.4 Symbols Used .....................................................................................................................9
2System Overview.......................................................................................................................10
2.1 The PLC Enclosure...........................................................................................................12
2.2 Exterior Controls................................................................................................................12
2.3 Circuit Breakers.................................................................................................................12
2.4 Foot Pedal.........................................................................................................................12
3Installation..................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Pre-Installation Requirements...........................................................................................13
3.1.1 Working Gas..............................................................................................................13
3.1.2 Regeneration Gas .....................................................................................................13
3.1.3 Electrical....................................................................................................................13
3.1.4 System Exhaust.........................................................................................................13
3.2 Unpacking the System ......................................................................................................14
3.3 Assembly...........................................................................................................................14
3.4 Electrical Connections.......................................................................................................16
3.5 Gas Connections...............................................................................................................16
3.6 Venting Connections .........................................................................................................16
3.7 Commissioning the System...............................................................................................16
3.7.1 Switching Power On ..................................................................................................17
3.7.2Pressure Testing the System ....................................................................................17
3.7.3 Adjusting the Box Pressures .....................................................................................18
3.7.4 Purging ......................................................................................................................20
3.7.5 Circulation..................................................................................................................21
4Control Panel Functions ...........................................................................................................23
4.1The Main Control Screen ..................................................................................................23
4.2 Initial Power On.................................................................................................................24
4.3 Control Sub-Screens.........................................................................................................26
4.3.1 Regen Control ...........................................................................................................26
4.3.2 Regen Timers............................................................................................................27
4.3.3 Solvent Regen...........................................................................................................28
4.3.4 Solvent Regen Timers...............................................................................................29
4.3.5 Blower Control...........................................................................................................29
4.3.6 Purge Control ............................................................................................................30
4.3.7 Automatic Antechamber Control ...............................................................................31
4.3.8 Antechamber Config..................................................................................................32
4.3.9 System Config...........................................................................................................33
4.3.10 Alarms........................................................................................................................34
4.3.11 Freezer Control..........................................................................................................35
4.3.12 Box Cooling Control...................................................................................................36
4.3.13 Heater Control ...........................................................................................................36
5System Operation......................................................................................................................38
5.1 Adjusting the System Pressure.........................................................................................38

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5.2 Using the Antechambers................................................................................................... 39
5.2.1 Manual Antechamber Control ................................................................................... 39
5.3 Removing an Item from the Glovebox Using the Large Antechamber............................. 40
5.4 Mini Antechamber............................................................................................................. 40
5.4.1 Introducing an Item into the Glovebox Using the Mini Antechamber........................ 40
5.4.2 Removing an Item from the Glovebox Using the Mini Antechamber........................ 41
5.5 Automatic Antechamber Control....................................................................................... 41
5.6 Introducing an Item into the Glovebox Using the Large Antechamber............................. 42
5.7 Removing an Item from the Glovebox Using the Large Antechamber............................. 44
5.8 Purge Valves..................................................................................................................... 44
5.8.1 Automatic Purge Valve.............................................................................................. 45
5.9 Regeneration..................................................................................................................... 46
5.9.1 Single-Column Purification System Regeneration Procedure .................................. 47
5.10 Dual-Column Purification System Regeneration Procedure............................................. 48
5.11 Solvent Regeneration ....................................................................................................... 48
5.11.1 Solvent-Column System Regeneration Procedure................................................... 48
5.12 Analyzers .......................................................................................................................... 50
5.12.1 O2 Analyzer .............................................................................................................. 50
5.12.2 Moisture Analyzer ..................................................................................................... 50
5.13 Freezers............................................................................................................................ 51
5.13.1 Box Cooling Control .................................................................................................. 52
5.14 Heater Control................................................................................................................... 53
5.15 Parallel –Piped Systems.................................................................................................. 53
5.16 Solvent Removal Systems................................................................................................ 55
5.16.1 Large Capacity Solvent Removal.............................................................................. 55
5.16.2 Opening the Solvent Removal Column..................................................................... 55
5.16.3 Isolating the Solvent Removal Column and Removing Solvent Vapors................... 56
5.16.4 Replacing the Carbon Charge in a Solvent Removal Column.................................. 57
5.17 Large Capacity Regenerable Solvent Removal................................................................ 58
5.17.1 Small Capacity Solvent Removal –External............................................................. 58
6Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 60
6.1 Daily Tasks........................................................................................................................ 60
6.2 Weekly Tasks.................................................................................................................... 60
6.3 Annual or Semi Annual Tasks........................................................................................... 60
6.4 Safety Inspections............................................................................................................. 60
7Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 61
8System Control Electronics ..................................................................................................... 63
8.1 General Description .......................................................................................................... 63
8.1.1 PLC Controller........................................................................................................... 63
8.1.2 Display panel............................................................................................................. 63
8.2 Lower Control Box ............................................................................................................ 63
8.2.1 Power Supply............................................................................................................ 63
8.2.2 Box Pressure Sensor ................................................................................................ 63
8.2.3 24 Volt Low Power Relays........................................................................................ 63
8.2.4 Circuit Breakers......................................................................................................... 65
8.3 Specifications.................................................................................................................... 65
9System Components................................................................................................................. 67
9.1 Box Flow ........................................................................................................................... 67
9.1.1 Piping and Valves ..................................................................................................... 67
9.1.2 Column...................................................................................................................... 67
9.1.3 The Blower................................................................................................................ 68
9.1.4 Vacuum Pump........................................................................................................... 68

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9.1.5 Chambers..................................................................................................................68
10 Removal and Replacement Procedures..................................................................................69
10.1 Blower................................................................................................................................69
10.2 Column..............................................................................................................................69
10.3 Filters-................................................................................................................................70
10.4 Gloves ...............................................................................................................................70
Replacing a glove increases the risk of exposing the system to the outside environment. Prior to
proceeding, ensure that every precaution is taken to protect the contents of the box. ....70
10.4.1 Replacement with an Internal Glove Port Cover.......................................................70
10.4.2 Replacement without an Internal Glove Port Cover..................................................71
10.4.3 Control Box Panel......................................................................................................71
10.4.4 Circuit Breakers.........................................................................................................71
10.4.5 Power Supply ............................................................................................................71
10.4.6 Solid State Relays.....................................................................................................72
10.4.7 Valves........................................................................................................................72
10.4.8 Vacuum Pump...........................................................................................................72
10.5 Window..............................................................................................................................73
10.6 Spare Parts .......................................................................................................................73
10.7 System Diagrams..............................................................................................................74
10.7.1 Front View .................................................................................................................74
10.7.2 Back View..................................................................................................................75
10.7.3 Pure Lab HE 2GB and Pure Lab HE 4GB-2500 Overall Dimensions.......................76
10.7.4 Pure Lab HE 3GB Overall Dimensions .....................................................................78
10.7.5 Pure Lab HE 4GB-1800 Overall Dimensions............................................................79
10.7.6 Pure Lab HE 4GB-1950 Overall Dimensions............................................................80

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Figures
Figure 1 PureLab HE Gas Purifier ......................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2 Assembled Glovebox............................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3 Glovebox Control screen ......................................................................................................... 17
Figure 4 Login/Logout button................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 5 Main Glovebox Control screen ................................................................................................ 18
Figure 6 Glovebox Config Screen.......................................................................................................... 19
Figure 7 Numerical input screen............................................................................................................ 19
Figure 8 Glove Box Control System....................................................................................................... 21
Figure 9 Bower Control screen .............................................................................................................. 21
Figure 10 Glove Box Control System...................................................................................................... 23
Figure 11 Glovebox powered on............................................................................................................ 24
Figure 12 Login/Logout screen .............................................................................................................. 24
Figure 13 Glove Box Control System with fully functional buttons ........................................................ 25
Figure 14 Regeneration Control screen................................................................................................. 27
Figure 15 Regen Timers screen ............................................................................................................ 28
Figure 16 Solvent Regeneration Control screen.................................................................................... 28
Figure 17 Solvent Regen screen ........................................................................................................... 29
Figure 18 Blower Control screen ........................................................................................................... 30
Figure 19 Purge Control screen............................................................................................................. 31
Figure 20 Antechamber Control screen................................................................................................. 32
Figure 21 Antechamber Config screen .................................................................................................. 32
Figure 22 Glove Box Config screen....................................................................................................... 33
Figure 23 Alarms screen........................................................................................................................ 34
Figure 24 Trend screen.......................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 25 Freezer Control screen.......................................................................................................... 35
Figure 26 Box Cooling Control screen................................................................................................... 36
Figure 27 Heater Control screen............................................................................................................ 37
Figure 28 Glove Box Config screen....................................................................................................... 38
Figure 29 Numerical Input screen.......................................................................................................... 38
Figure 30 Large and Mini Antechambers............................................................................................... 39
Figure 31 Inside Antechambers............................................................................................................. 40
Figure 32 Antechamber Control screen................................................................................................. 41
Figure 33 Antechamber Config screen .................................................................................................. 42
Figure 34 Inserting an object into the Antechamber.............................................................................. 43
Figure 35 Removing object from Antechamber ..................................................................................... 43
Figure 36 Hand-operated 2-Way Ball Valve .......................................................................................... 44
Figure 37 Automatic purge valve ........................................................................................................... 45
Figure 38 Purge Control screen............................................................................................................. 45
Figure 39 Regeneration Control screen................................................................................................. 46
Figure 40 Regen Timers screen ............................................................................................................ 47
Figure 41 Glove Box Config screen....................................................................................................... 48
Figure 42 Gas purification module......................................................................................................... 49
Figure 43 Solvent Regeneration Control screen.................................................................................... 49
Figure 44 Cylindrical & Rectangular Box Freezers................................................................................ 51
Figure 45 Freezer Control screen.......................................................................................................... 51
Figure 46 Box Cooling............................................................................................................................ 52
Figure 47 Box Cooking Control screen.................................................................................................. 52
Figure 48 Heater Control screen............................................................................................................ 53
Figure 49 Blower Control screen ........................................................................................................... 54
Figure 50 Purge Control screen............................................................................................................. 55
Figure 51 Solvent Removal Column - Open.......................................................................................... 56

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Figure 52 Solvent Removal Column –Closed .......................................................................................57
Figure 54 Evac/Refill Valve ....................................................................................................................58
Figure 55 Small Capacity Solvent Removal –External..........................................................................58
Figure 56 Small Capacity Solvent Removal –Internal...........................................................................59
Figure 57 General Box Flow...................................................................................................................67
Figure 58 Gloves....................................................................................................................................70
Figure 59 Front view...............................................................................................................................74
Figure 60 Back view...............................................................................................................................75
Figure 61 Pure Lab HE 2GB ..................................................................................................................76
Figure 62 Pure Lab HE 4GB-2500.........................................................................................................77
Figure 63 Pure Lab HE 3GB ..................................................................................................................78
Figure 64 Pure Lab HE 4GB-1800.........................................................................................................79
Figure 65 Pure Lab HE 4GB-1950.........................................................................................................80
Tables
Table 1 Circuit Breakers.........................................................................................................................12
Table 2 Relay Functions and Connections.............................................................................................64
Table 3 Solid State Relays.....................................................................................................................65
Table 4 Circuit Breakers.........................................................................................................................65
Table 5 Specifications ............................................................................................................................65

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1 About This Manual
This document explains how to install and operate your Glovebox system and accessories.
References are made in the Installation section to features in the Operational section. It is
imperative that you refer to them as indicated. If you have any further questions please call our
offices at 978-462-4415
If the Glovebox system is modified or used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment can be impaired. Any unauthorized modification or
operation of the Glovebox system and accessories is not recommended.
1.1 Firmware Revisions
This User Manual is based on a minimum PLC firmware Version 7 Revision 1. Enhancements
made to this version may result in operator display screens or other operational functions that
vary slightly from this manual’s figures and descriptions.
1.2 Optional Equipment
This User Manual includes information about optional equipment that may not be installed on
your system. It is presented for clarity and completeness. We have indicated which equipment is
optional and which equipment is standard. In addition, a system that has been ordered with
custom options may vary from what is documented in this User Manual.
There may be slight differences due to manufacturing changes.
This User Manual includes information on Dual Column systems, Automatic Antechambers,
and Automatic Purge systems, all of which are optional equipment.
1.3 Terms
The terms “box”, “Glovebox”, and “system” all refer to the entire standard PureLab HE
configuration. The terms “regeneration,” “regeneration cycle,” and “regen” all refer to the
components or process of regenerating the system’s purifier or column.
1.4 Symbols Used
The following are symbols used in this manual and on the Glovebox itself:
Circuit breaker
Electrical Ground
Electrical AC current

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General Warning Symbol
High Voltage Hazard
Hot Surface Hazard
2 System Overview
PureLab HE is designed as a complete package including box, Antechamber(s), gas purification
system and vacuum pump. The system is capable of removing O2 and H2O to levels less than 1
ppm. O2 and H2O are removed from the inert atmosphere by a combination of molecular sieve
and copper catalyst. Once saturated, these materials are easily regenerated to their original state.
The PureLab HE has been designed with the user in mind.
The Operator Interface comprises a color HMI (Human Machine Interface) touch screen that
is mounted on a swing arm for ease of use.
The foot pedal allows the operator hands free control of the box pressure.
Interior and exterior doors are easy to operate.
The controls and indicators are simple yet fully functional.
The PureLab HE (Figure 1) is designed to be a completely modular system. The gas purification
system is contained within a separate module that is located beneath the large Antechamber.
This module has casters allowing easy movement for servicing.
All service connections are located on the rear of the gas purification system and are clearly
labeled.