VICI M50 User manual

Valco Instruments Co. Inc.
m6-m50.MicroLynx.indd
Rev. 9/17
M Series Pump
Models M6 and M50
Instruction Manual
For units with MicroLynx-4 controller,
shipped prior to September 2016
Valco Instruments Co. Inc.
800 · 367·8424 sales
713 · 688·9345 tech
713 · 688·8106 fax
[email protected]
VICI AG International
Schenkon, Switzerland
Int + 41 ·41 ·925·6200 phone
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North America, South America, and Australia/Oceania contact: Europe, Asia, and Africa contact:
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Top and side views of MicroLynx-4 controller, shown actual size

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and believed to be accurate; however,
no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
VICI maintains the right to make changes without further notice to products described in this
manual to improve reliability, function, or design. VICI does not assume any liability arising from
the use or application of this product; neither does it convey any license under its patent rights.
and are trademarks of Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.
Certain copyrighted figures and diagrams used in this manual are used with the permission
of Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.
VICI does not recommend the use of an M Series pump in life support or applications
where it may directly or indirectly threaten life or injury. See the Warranty and Disclaimer
statement included in the back of this manual.

Table of Contents
Product Description
Operating Principle..........................................................................................1
Software ..........................................................................................................1
Getting Started
Components of the M Series System .............................................................2
PC System Requirements ...............................................................................2
Hardware Installation
Mounting .........................................................................................................4
Connections ....................................................................................................5
Initial Setup
M6-LHS Software Installation ..........................................................................6
COM Port Assignment ....................................................................................6
Initialization .....................................................................................................6
Selecting Pump and Gearbox Values ..............................................................7
Setting the Backlash and Volume/Revolution Values ......................................7
Priming and Testing the Pump
Tubing Connections (M6 shown) ................................................................... 10
Initial Priming ................................................................................................10
Programming Application Methods
Method Screen Functions .............................................................................12
Example Application Methods
1. Prime System ................................................................................... 14
2. Aspirate and Dispense .....................................................................14
3. Dispense Selected Reagents ...........................................................16
Maintenance
Routine Maintenance ....................................................................................17
Routine Cleaning...........................................................................................17
Chemical Compatibility of Wetted Surfaces
Model M6 ......................................................................................................18
Model M50 ....................................................................................................19
Technical Support ................................................................................................ 20
Returning Pumps for Repair ................................................................................20
Operational and Technical Specifications ............................................................21
Appendix A: MicroLYNX Terminal Section
Terminal Programming Mode ........................................................................22
Appendix B: Setup for Multipump Operation
Connections ..................................................................................................24
Setting the Address of each MicroLYNX .......................................................25
Troubleshooting Party Mode Communications ..............................................28
Warranty ..............................................................................................................30

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Product Description
The Cheminert®M Series liquid handling pump is a syringe-free pump
capable of delivering a bidirectional flow to six orders of magnitude. It
is a positive displacement pump, which means that it is self-priming and
tolerant of any gas which may find its way into the fluid lines.Since there
is no separate fill cycle, the pump can be operated continuously, and
volumetric capacity is limited only by time.
RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols are incorporated into the
microprocessor-driven controller. (USB interface requires an adapter.)
The M Series pump is recommended for any liquid handling applications re-
quiring accuracy and precision. It is particularly suited for applications with
a wide range of volumes (which entail laborious syringe changes with other
pumps) and for applications which benefit from the versatility provided when
the pump is coupled with the optional multiposition reagent selection valve.
Operating Principle
At the core of the pump is a rotor which houses four pistons. As the micro-
stepper motor turns the rotor, the pistons float on a stationary cam; at any
given moment, one piston is filling, one is dispensing, and the other two are
in transit between the fill and dispense positions.
Software
The pump comes complete with M6-LHS software, which employs standard
liquid handling terminology and an integrated valve control package in a
familiar Windows format for everyday lab usage. For more advanced control
of system parameters, IMS (Intelligent Motion Systems) software can be
downloaded directly from the IMS website at www.imshome.com.Hardware
installation (pages 4-5) is the same for all users.

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Getting Started
Components of the M Series System
Check the contents of the packages against Figure 1 to verify that you have
received all of the components. Contact the factory if anything is missing
or damaged. (NOTE: damaged shipments must remain with the original
packaging for freight company inspection.)
Components include:
 •Pump
 ModelM6: ProductnumberCP2-4841-D
 ModelM50: ProductnumberCP3-8182-D
 •Motorassembly
 ModelM6: ProductnumberCP-DSM
 ModelM50: ProductnumberCP-DSM2
 •MicroLYNXcontroller:ProductnumberCP-CM1-P
 •Controllermotorpowercablewith5pinDINconnector
 •ControllerRS-232ribboncable
 •24VDCpowersupply
 •110/220VACcableforpowersupply
 •Fittings(2)
 ModelM6: ProductnumbersZN1FPK(nut)andZGF1PK(ferrule)
 ModelM50: ProductnumbersCFL-2BK-S(nut)and
    CFL-CB2KF-S(bushing)
 •M6-LHSsoftwareCD
 •Manual
 •Qualitycontrolcerticate
PC System Requirements
PentiumPC100MHzorhigher,runningWindows95,98,ME,NT,2000,
orXP.Thepumpcontrollerrequiresadedicatedserialport.Ifyourpump
systemincludesavalvewithelectricactuator,anadditionalserialportis
required.Alternately,aUSBtoRS-232adapter(notsupplied)canbeused
foroneorbothconnections.Theadaptermaybepurchasedfromany
computer supply outlet.

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Hardware Installation
Mounting
The mounting points of the pump motor and controller are given in Figure 2,
along with the external dimensions of each module.
For best results, the M Series pump must be oriented
with its ports facing up. If the pump is oriented in any
other direction, bubbles may be trapped in the internal
chambers of the pump.
The controller should be mounted in such a way to allow adequate cooling.
If the cooling fan is obstructed the controller may overheat.
Figure 2: Mounting points and external dimensions
for the pump, motor, and controller
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Connections
CAUTION: Supply power to the power supply only after
all connections have been made. Failure to do so may
destroy the controller. Take precautions to avoid static
discharges to the controller.
1. Connectthepowersupplyandmotorpowercabletothecontrolleras
shown below.
2. Connect the motor power cable to the pump.
3. PlugoneendoftheRS-232cableintothepumpcontrollerandtheother
into a serial port on the computer.
4. If the system includes a valve, plug one end of its RS-232 cable into the
valve actuator controller and the other end into a second serial port on
the computer. If a second serial port is not available, an RS-232 to USB
adapter is required.
5. Plugthevalvecontrollerpowersupplyintoa110or220VACsource.
Figure 3: M Series controller cabling diagram with RS-232 connection

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Initial Setup
M6-LHS Software Installation
InserttheM6-LHSsoftwareCDintothePC.Iftheinstallationdoesn’tbegin
automatically,browsetheCDanddoubleclickonthelecalledsetup.exe.
The installer will place an icon for M6-LHS on the Windows desktop.
COM Port Assignment
1. DoubleclicktheicononthedesktoptostarttheM6-LHSsoftware.
2. On main menu, choose Utility > Setup, as in
Figure 4.
3. Select the correct COM port for the pump and
valve. If no valve is being used, select None.
(Figure 5)
4. Click Apply, then Close.
Figure 4: Select “Setup”
Initialization
1. Onthemainmenu,chooseUtility>InitializePump.Ifinitializationis
successful, proceed to the next section, “Setting the Backlash and
Volume/RevolutionValues”.
2. If the error message in
Figure 6 appears, close the
window, then check that all
the connectors are com-
pletely plugged in and make
sure all the dip switches on
the controller are in the “up”,
or OFF position. Repeat
Step1.
3. Ifinitializationissuccessful,proceedtothenextsection,“Settingthe
BacklashandVolume/RevolutionValues”.
4. If the error message persists, make sure that the COM port assignments
correspond to the ports to which the cables are physically connected.
RepeatStep1.
Figure 5: Select COM ports for pump and valve
ASSIGNCOMPORT
VALUESFORPUMP
ANDVALVE
Figure 6:Initializationerrormessage