Peak Scientific Solaris 10 User manual

Solaris 10 User Manual Rev 4 RSID 1604 PN UM-0014 30/11/21
Solaris 10
User Manual

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Contents
Change History 3
How to use this Manual 3
Introduction 4
Warranties and Liabilities 5
Safety Notices 6
Symbols 6
Safety Notice to Users 6
Declaration of Conformity 7
Environmental Declaration 8
Technical Specification 9
Solaris 10 9
Unpacking 10
Fittings Kit Contents 11
Unpacking Instructions 11
Installation 12
Generator Environment 12
Generator Overview 13
Solaris 10 General Dimensions 13
Solaris 10 Rear Connections 14
Electrical Connection 15
Air Purity 16
Class 1 Particulate 16
Class 4 Water 16
Class 1 Oil 16
Start-Up Sequence 17
On Demand Gas 17
Unusual Operation 17
Connecting to the application 18
Tubing Lengths 18
Service Requirements 19
Service Schedule 19
Peak Protected 20
Cleaning 21
Troubleshooting 22

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Change History
Rev Comment Name Date
1 Initial Release Liam Couttie 01/09/2016
2 Updates to Incorporate CSA Feedback Liam Couttie 16/05/2018
3 Name Update Liam Couttie 02/09/2019
4 Declarations Update Cleo Denholm 31/08/2021
5 Size Update David Lai 14/09/2021
6 Declarations Update Cleo Denholm 30/11/2021
How to use this Manual
This manual is intended for end users and has been written as a reference document
where you can skip to the relevant information.
Users can refer to the contents page to find the relevant information.
Please review each of the following sections carefully.
Thank you for selecting Peak Scientific to meet your gas generation needs, and should
you require any further assistance or support please do not hesitate to contact Peak
Scientific or the Peak Partner from which you purchased your generator.

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Introduction
Peak Scientific's Solaris 10 generator has been engineered and designed to meet the
gas delivery requirements for ELSD and Compact Mass Spectrometers. Built in Peak's
state of the art ISO:9001 manufacturing facility by Peak's team of highly skilled and
experienced gas generator engineers, Solaris can provide up to 10L/min of high purity
nitrogen (up to 99.5%).
Developed with the same space-saving stack form found in Peak's Precision and
Corona systems, Solaris can be placed on a benchtop and paired with an additional air
compressor unit to provide air supply for labs without an in-house air supply or who
wish to contain their gas supply in a single system.
Other features include:
• Generates Nitrogen on demand from compressed air.
• Effective and reliable membrane technology.
• Minimum maintenance with only a filter change per annum.
• Small and Stackable.
To ensure these generator models meet our high expectations with regards to
reliability and performance, we have tested them extensively at our manufacturing
plant and with end users around the world to ensure reliability and longevity of the
system.

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Warranties and Liabilities
1. The Company warrants that it has title to the Goods.
2. Subject to the provisions of this clause the Company warrants that the Goods
shall comply in all material respects with any specification referred to in the Order
Confirmation (as the same may be amended) and shall, subject thereto, be free
from defects in material and workmanship for the lesser of a period of twelve
months from the date of delivery or thirteen months from the date of dispatch
from the factory.
3. Save as provided in this clause and except where the Goods are sold to a person
dealing as a consumer (within the meaning of the Unfair Contract Terms Act
1977) all warranties, conditions or other terms implied by statute or common
law are hereby expressly excluded save to the extent they may not be lawfully
excluded. When the Goods are sold to a consumer within the meaning of the Unfair
Contract Terms Act 1977 their statutory rights are not affected by the provisions of
this clause.
4. In the event of the Customer making a claim in respect of any defect in terms of
clause 2 hereof the Customer must.
1. Reasonably satisfy the Company that the Goods have been properly installed,
commissioned, stored, serviced and used and without prejudice to the generality
of the foregoing that any defect is not the direct or indirect result of lack of repair
and/or servicing, incorrect repair and/or servicing, use of wrong materials and/or
incorrect spare parts
2. Allow the company to inspect the Goods and/or any installation and any
relevant packaging as and when reasonably required by the Company.
5. Subject to the Company being notified of any defect as is referred to in sub-
clause 2 hereof within a reasonable time of it becoming apparent and subject
always to the terms of sub-clause 4 hereof, the Company shall, in its option, replace
or repair the defective Goods or refund a proportionate part of the Price. The
Company shall have no further liability to the Customer (save as mentioned in sub-
clause 6 hereof).
6. The Company shall be liable to indemnify the Customer in respect of any claim
for death or personal injury to any person in so far as such is attributable to the
negligence or breach of duty of the Company or any failure by the Company to
comply with the provisions of sub-clause 2 hereof.
7. Save as provided in sub-clause 2 hereof the Company shall not be liable in respect
of any claim by the Customer for costs, damages, loss or expenses (whether direct,
indirect, consequential or otherwise) or indemnity in any respect howsoever arising
including, but not by way of limitation, liability arising in negligence (other than
pursuant to clause 6 above) that may be suffered by the Customer or any third
party.

WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
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Safety Notices
Peak Scientific Instruments cannot anticipate every possible circumstance which
may represent a potential hazard. The warnings detailed within this manual refer to
the most likely potential hazards, but by definition cannot be all inclusive. If the user
employs an operating procedure, item of equipment or a method of working which
is not specifically recommended by Peak Scientific, the user must ensure that the
equipment will not be damaged or become hazardous to persons or property.
Symbols
This manual uses the following symbols to highlight specific areas important to the
safe and proper use of the generator.
A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure,
process or similar, which if not correctly performed or adhered to, could cause
personal injury or in the worst case death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING
notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood or met.
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure,
process or similar, which if not correctly performed or adhered to, could cause
damage to the generator or the application. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION
notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood or met.
Caution, risk of electric shock. Ensure power to the generator has been removed
before proceeding.
Safety Notice to Users
These instructions must be read thoroughly and understood before
installation and operation of your Peak Generator. Use of the
generator in a manner not specified by Peak Scientific MAY impair the
SAFETY provided by the equipment.
When handling, operating or carrying out any maintenance, personnel
must employ safe engineering practices and observe all relevant local
health and safety requirements and regulations. The attention of UK
users is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the
Institute of Electrical Engineers regulations.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment maybe
impaired.

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EU Declaration of Conformity
We Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd.
Of Fountain Crescent, Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, PA4 9RE
Hereby declare that, this declaration of conformity is issued under the sole
responsibility of the manufacturer.
Equipment Type: Nitrogen Generator
Model Designator: Solaris 10
To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following applicable EU
Directives, harmonized standards, and other normative requirements.
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
EN 61010-1: 2010 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory Use.
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 61326-1: 2013 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory
Use – EMC Requirements. (Class A)
• Restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic equipment
(RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU as amended by EU 2015/863.
• FCC 47 CFR Part 15 class A
Unintentional radiators; Conducted and Radiated emissions limits.
Signed for and on behalf of Peak Scientific by
Signed:
Name: Fraser Dunn
Position: Design Engineering Manager
Peak Scientific Instruments ltd,
Inchinnan, Renfrew, Scotland, PA4 9RE, UK.
Date: 30th November 2021

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UK Declaration of Conformity
We Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd.
Of Fountain Crescent, Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, PA4 9RE
Hereby declare that, this declaration of conformity is issued under the sole
responsibility of the manufacturer.
Equipment Type: Nitrogen Generator
Model Designator: Solaris 10
To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following applicable UK
Statutory Instruments, Standards and other normative requirements.
• The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 / 1101) as amended.
BS61010-1:2010 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement
Control and Laboratory Use.
• The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 / 1091) as amended.
BS61326-1:2013 Electrical Equipment for Measurement , Control and Laboratory Use
– EMC Requirements.
• The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012 / 3032) as amended.
Signed for and on behalf of Peak Scientific by
Signed:
Name: Fraser Dunn
Position: Design Engineering Manager
Peak Scientific Instruments ltd,
Inchinnan, Renfrew, Scotland, PA4 9RE, UK.
Date: 30th November 2021

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WEEE Compliance Statement
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations SI 2013 No 3113
and or the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU
apply to all electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market in the UK and EU
covered by the scope of regulations which can be found in the Government Guidance
Notes (PDF) produced by the Department for Business Innovation and skills for the UK
and here for Europe.
All PEAK products that are subject to the WEEE directive are compliant with the
WEEE marking requirement. Such products are marked with the “crossed-out wheelie
bin” symbol (shown below) in accordance with European standard EN50419. All
old electrical equipment can be recycled. Please do not dispose of any electrical
equipment (including those marked with this symbol) in general rubbish bins. Please
contact your dealer or distributor for clarity.

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CSA Compliance Statement
CSA Group (Canadian Standards Authority) is a Nationally Recognised Testing
Laboratory (NRTL), headquartered in Toronto Canada.
They are authorised to evaluate product to both their own and Underwriters Laboratory
(UL) standards and certify the product to be in compliance to the relevant standards.
Peak products are certified to the current in force revision of the following standards
in order to cover both Canadian and United States requirements for “Safety
Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory use,
Part 1: general Requirements”.
Canada: CAN/CSA C22.2 No 61010-1-12
United States: UL 61010-1
As a result the products covered by this statement are certified and listed by CSA
accordingly and are entitled to carry the CSA mark with both Canadian and United
States subscripts , as shown below on the product rating label.

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Technical Specification
Solaris 10
Environment
Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature 5°C (41°F)
Maximum Operating Ambient Temperature 35°C (95°F)
Maximum Altitude 2000 m
Maximum Relative Humidity 80% Non-Condensing
Minimum Storage Temperature* -20°C (-4°F)
Maximum Storage Temperature* 60°C (140°F)
Note: Please ensure that the generator is situated in a well ventilated environment.
Inlet Conditions
Inlet Air Pressure Min-Max 5.5-8.9 bar (80-130 psi)
Minimum / Maximum Air Inlet Flow 17.2 l/min / 30 l/min
Minimum Air Inlet Quality ISO 8573-1:2010 Class[1.4.1]
Particles <0.01µm
Generator Outlets
Minimum / Maximum Gas Output Pressure 4.8 bar (70 psi) / 6.9 bar (100 psi) (adjustable)
Minimum / Maximum Outlet Flow Rate 1 l/min / 10 l/min
Start-up time 10-15 minutes
Purity 95-99.5% (depending on inlet conditions)
Particles <0.01µm
Phthalates NONE
Suspended Liquids NONE
Gas Outlets 1
Start-Up Time For Purity 5 mins
Electrical Requirements
Voltage 100-230v
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Current 0.03A
Input Connection C14 Plug
Power Cord (Supplied) C13 Socket to Local Connection
Pollution Degree 2
Insulation Category I
Fuses (UK Only) 13A BSI362
General
Generator Dimensions H x W x D 156 x 417 x 540 mm / 6.1 x 16.4 x 21.3”
Generator Weight Kg (lbs) 12 (26.4)

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Unpacking
Although Peak Scientific takes every precaution with safe transit and packaging, it is
advisable to fully inspect the unit for any sign of transit damage.
Check ‘SHOCKWATCH’ and ‘TIP-N-TELL’ labels for signs of rough handling prior to
unpacking.
Any damage should be reported immediately to the carrier and Peak Scientific or the
Peak Partner from where the unit was purchased.
Follow the unpacking instructions posted on the side of the crate. It will require two
people to remove the unit from the shipping crate and to manoeuvre the generator
onto the bench.
Please save the product packaging for storage or future shipment of the generator.
Note: Included with the generator is a “Fittings Kit” containing mains power leads
for UK, EU & US and also all the required fittings and warranty registration card. Be
careful not to discard these with the packaging.
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Fittings Kit Contents
Supplied in the Fittings Kit are all the fittings required to connect the generator to the
application. The contents of the Fittings Kit are as follows:
1. Teflon Tubing x 3m
2. ¼” Compression Fitting x 1
3. UK Mains Power Cable x 1
4. EU Mains Power Cable x 1
5. US Mains Power Cable 110v x 1
6. US Mains Power Cable 230v x 1
All of the generators output ports are located on the output panel at the rear of the
unit.
Unpacking Instructions
The unit weight constitutes a two person lift and as such, safe lifting practices should
be employed; do not attempt to lift on your own, as you will significantly increase the
chance of injury & damage to yourself and others around you.
1. Remove the plastic banding and remove the cardboard lid and sleeve.
2. Next, with someone on either side of the unit, position your hands underneath the
unit ready to lift.
3. Ensuring your knees are bent and your back is straight, lift the unit to the desired
location.

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Installation
Generator Environment
The generator should be situated in a well ventilated environment and positioned such
that it can be easily disconnected if required. The generator is designed for indoor
use only. It should be installed adjacent to the application(s) it is supplying. If this is
not convenient then the unit can be sited elsewhere, however, consideration should be
made of the lengths of pipe runs as pressure drops can result from extended runs of
pipe.
The performance of the generator (like all sophisticated equipment) is affected by
ambient conditions. Note should also be taken to the proximity of Air Conditioning
outlets. These can sometimes give rise to “pockets” of air with high relative humidity.
Operation of the unit within such a pocket could adversely affect its performance.
Consideration should also be given to the air flow around the unit. It is recommended
that an air gap of 75mm (3”) should be maintained down both sides and at the rear of
the unit. Please refer to the drawing below for the general dimensions of the unit.
Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature: 5 °C (41 °F)
Maximum Operating Ambient Temperature: 35 °C (95 °F)

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Generator Overview
Solaris 10 General Dimensions
Ensure outlets are connected to correct application. Connections
should only be carried out by trained personnel.
The Generator should be switched off prior to maintenance and
cleaning.
The generator must always be placed on a flat, level surface. Failure to
do so will affect the performance of the generator.
WARNING
416 mm / 16.3”
540 mm / 21.2”
156 mm / 6.14"
CAUTION
CAUTION

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Solaris 10 Rear Connections
¼" Compression Fitting
Mains Cable
¼" Compression Fitting

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WARNING
Electrical Connection
Connect the generator to an appropriate 100-230 volt single-phase supply, refer to
the generator serial plate for input specification and ensure your supply matches the
requirements.
If the appropriate power cord is not supplied; a new plug, rated to at least 12 amps,
can be fitted by a qualified electrician. If a substitute mains supply cord is used,
ensure that it has an adequate rating. Failure to do so could cause damage to the
generator.
This unit is classified as SAFETY CLASS 1. THIS UNIT MUST BE
EARTHED. Before connecting the unit to the mains supply, please
check that your electrical supply falls within the specified range, see
below.
EARTH/GROUND (E):- Green & Yellow or Green
LIVE (L):- Brown or Black
Neutral (N):- Blue or White
Electrical requirements are 100-230VAC nominal +/- 10% depending on chosen model.
However, running continuously at voltages outside this is not recommended. Extended
periods at extremes can have a detrimental effect on the operation and life of the
generator.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment maybe
impaired.
WARNING

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Air Purity
The Solaris 10 generator should be connected to an air supply that, as a minimum,
meets ISO8753-1:2010 Class 1.4.1
Class 1 Particulate
In each cubic metre of compressed air, the particulate count should not exceed
20,000 particles in the 0.1 - 0.5 micron size range, 400 particles in the 0.5 - 1 micron
range and 10 particles in the 1 - 5 micron size range.
Class 4 Water
A pressure dew point (PDP) of +3°C or better is required and no liquid water is al-
lowed.
Class 1 Oil
In each cubic metre of compressed air, not more than 0.01mg of oil is allowed. This is a
total level for liquid oil, oil aerosol and oil vapour.

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Start-Up Sequence
Switch the generator on using the power switch on the rear panel of the unit. Please
note: Air will only flow through the generator when the power is switched on. The
LEDs on the front panel will illuminate YELLOW for the start-up period.
The generator will provide Nitrogen almost instantaneously, assuming it has a suitable
air supply. The fascia illuminates GREEN to indicate the internal pressure has reached
80psi. If you intent to operate the unit at >80psi, please allow for an extra 10 minutes
before connecting to your application.
On Demand Gas
The generator will produce nitrogen on demand. If the application is operating
and requires a gas flow, the system it is connected to will supply this to suit the
requirements of the application. If the application requirement for gas stops, the
system will also stop, once it has reached its upper set limit in the internal storage
tanks. If the demand from the application starts again, the system will detect the
demand for gas and will automatically start again to suit the demand.
Unusual Operation
If at any time the generator begins to emit excessive noise or vibration, then it should
be switched off and you should contact Peak Scientific or the Peak Partner from which
the generator has been purchased.
YELLOWYELLOW
GREENGREEN

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Connecting to the application
Once the LEDs have turned green, the generator is ready to be connected to the
application(s).
The pressure in the internal storage tanks must be allowed to
dissipate before connecting the generator to the application(s)
Attach the ¼” compression fitting to the outlet of the generator. Using suitable ¼”
tubing, and connect the outlet of the generator to the inlet on the application.
Please refer to the Tubing Lengths section, to ensure correct tubing is being used.
Once the tubing is connected to the application, please ensure that it
is thoroughly checked for being leak-tight. Even the slightest leak in
the gas supply between the generator and the application can lead to
a reduction in efficiency.
Tubing Lengths
The diameter of the tubing which will be connected to the gas outlet
is important and is determined by the length of tubing required.
Failure to follow these recommendations could lead to pressure
between generator and application.
< 10 meters: Use ¼”/3⁄16” (¼” O/D, 3⁄16” I/D) P.T.F.E. tubing.
> 10 - 40 meters: Use 3⁄8”/ 5⁄16” (3⁄8” O/D, 5⁄16” I/D). Tubing and fittings not supplied
in the fittings kit.
> 40 metres: Please contact Peak Scientific with the relevant distance and
we will calculate the flow resistance and the tubing size required.
A combination of ¼”/3⁄16” and 3⁄8”/5⁄16” tubing may be used to ensure that there is no
large diameter tubing within the lab (i.e. for the first 20 meters from the generator
use 3⁄8”/5⁄16” and the final 10 meters to the application use ¼”/3⁄16” tubing). Keep the
connections and bends to a minimum.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION