ThermoFisher Scientific thermo scientific imPULSE S.U.M. User manual

imPULSE S.U.M. with
Touchscreen Console User’s
Guide
DOC0099 • Revision A
October 2020

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Warnings, safety, and warranty information 1
How to use this guide 7
Chapter 1 Introduction to the imPULSE S.U.M. with
Touchscreen Console 9
1.1 Overview 10
1.2 Motor drive assembly 11
1.3 Pressure control device 11
1.4 Load cells 12
1.5 Powder port 12
1.6 BPC hoist system 12
1.7 imPULSE BPCs 12
1.8 Touchscreen Console characteristics 13
1.8.1 Touchscreen Console hardware components 13
1.8.2 Touchscreen Console features 14
Chapter 2 Hardware installation 15
2.1 Site preparation 16
2.1.1 Electrical connections 16
2.1.2 Hardware preparation 16
2.1.3 Recommended tools and resources 16
2.2 Installation instructions 17
2.2.1 Moving the imPULSE S.U.M. 17
2.2.2 Initial setup steps 21
2.2.3 Setting up the imPULSE S.U.M. with Touchscreen
Console hardware 22
Chapter 3 Touchscreen Console setup 30
3.1 Configuring the Touchscreen Console Home screen 31
3.1.1 Introduction to the Touchscreen Console 31
3.1.2 Adding modules to the Home screen 32
3.1.3 Creating and using an Administrator profile 35
3.2 Module overview 37
3.3 Required external components for modules 39

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3.4 Configuring modules 40
3.4.1 Alarms and interlocks 40
3.4.2 Configuring the Agitation module 41
3.4.3 Configuring the Mass module 45
3.4.4 Configuring the Timer module 50
3.4.5 Configuring the PCD module 50
3.4.6 Configuring the BPC Pressure module 55
3.4.7 Configuring the Pumps module 59
3.4.8 Configuring the Fill module 62
3.4.9 Configuring the Harvest module 66
3.4.10 Configuring the Temperature module 70
3.4.11 Configuring the pH module 76
3.4.12 Configuring the Conductivity module 82
3.4.13 Configuring the Liquid Pressure module 87
3.4.14 Configuring the Auxiliary Output module 92
3.4.15 Configuring the Auxiliary Input module 94
Chapter 4 Calibration procedures 99
4.1 Calibrating pumps 100
4.2 Calibrating pH 101
4.3 Calibrating conductivity 102
4.4 Calibrating agitation speed 104
4.5 Calibrating mass 104
4.6 Calibrating PCD pressure 105
4.7 Calibrating BPC air pressure 105
4.8 Calibrating liquid pressure 106
4.9 Calibrating temperature 106
Chapter 5 BPC loading instructions 107
5.1 General handling guidelines 108
5.1.1 BPC preparation and setup 108
5.1.2 BPC handling instructions 108
5.1.3 Working volume 108
5.1.4 Liquid transfer 108
5.1.5 Dispensing 108
5.2 BPC loading 109
5.2.1 Preparing to load 109

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5.2.2 Loading the BPC 111
5.3 Probe preparation and insertion 117
5.3.1 Making CPC AseptiQuik connections 117
5.3.2 Making CPC AseptiQuik connections 118
5.3.3 Probe insertion 121
5.3.4 Inserting temperature sensors 123
Chapter 6 Operating information 124
6.1 General hardware operating information 125
6.1.1 Heating performance 125
6.1.2 Protective earth grounding 125
6.1.3 Circuit protection 125
6.1.4 Scales and weighing systems 126
6.1.5 Using the E-Stop 127
6.2 Checkpoints prior to liquid fill 127
6.3 Filling the imPULSE S.U.M. 127
6.4 Controlling agitation 129
6.5 Using the timer 130
6.6 Monitoring and controlling functions 130
6.6.1 Mixing 130
6.6.2 Adjusting pH and conductivity 130
6.6.3 Adjusting temperature 131
6.6.4 Monitoring the BPC headspace pressure 132
6.6.5 Monitoring alarms 132
6.6.6 Monitoring other functions 133
6.6.7 Sampling 134
6.7 Harvesting 135
6.7.1 Using the Harvest module 135
6.7.2 Harvesting manually 136
6.8 Shutdown and disposal 137
6.8.1 Shutting down the imPULSE S.U.M. 137
6.8.2 Decommissioning the Touchscreen Console 137
6.8.3 Disposal information 138
Chapter 7 Maintenance and troubleshooting 139
7.1 Routine maintenance guidelines 140

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7.2 Touchscreen Console software maintenance 140
7.3 Preventive maintenance guidelines 141
7.4 imPULSE S.U.M. troubleshooting 141
7.5 Touchscreen Console troubleshooting 142
Chapter 8 Specifications and parts information 144
8.1 Hardware features 145
8.2 Hardware specifications 145
8.3 Touchscreen Console specifications 162
8.4 BPC specifications 163
8.5 Parts and accessories ordering information 165
8.6 Configurable options 169
Chapter 9 General ordering information 174
9.1 Ordering instructions 175
9.2 Ordering and support contact information 175
9.3 Technical support 175
Appendices Appendix A—Recommended torque values for head
cap screws 177