Operation Manual
Pump Modules C�601 & C�605
Pump Controller C�610 / Pump Manager C�615
96962
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Table of contents
Table of contents
1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.1 Reference documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.2 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.1 User qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Improper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4 Warning notices used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.5 Product safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.5.1 Instrument-related hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.5.2 Other hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.5.3 Safety measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5.4 Safety elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.6 General safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1.1 Basic instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1.2 Standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.3 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Materials used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 Technical data overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Description of function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Functional principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Operative range of the pump systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5 Putting into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 Installation site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.3.1 Installating the standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.3.2 Pump system 1: Pump Controller C-610 and 1 Pump Module C-601 . . . . . . . . . 19
5.3.3 Pump system 2: Pump Manager C-615 and 1 Pump Module C-601 or C-605 . . . . 21
5.3.4 Pump system 3: Pump Manager C-615 and 2 Pump Modules C-601 or C-605. . . . 23
5.3.5 Pump system 4: Control Unit C-620 and 2 - 4 Pump Modules C-601 or C-605. . . . 25
Read this manual carefully before installing and running your system and note the safety precautions
in chapter 2 in particular. Store the manual in the immediate vicinity of the instrument, so that it can be
consulted at any time.
No technical modifications may be made to the instrument without the prior written agreement of
BUCHI. Unauthorized modifications may affect the system safety or result in accidents.
This manual is copyright. Information from it may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for competitive purposes, nor made available to third parties. The manufacture of any component with the aid of
this manual without prior written agreement is also prohibited.
The English manual is the original language version and serves as basis for all translations
into other languages. Other language versions can be downloaded at www.buchi.com.
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Table of contents
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.1 Pump system 1: Pump Controller C-610 and 1 Pump Module C-601 . . . . . . . . . 26
6.1.1 Controls of the Pump Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.1.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.2 Pump system 2, 3: Pump Manager C-615 and 1 - 2 Pump Modules C-601/605 . . . 27
6.2.1 Controls of the Pump Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.2.2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.2.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.2.4 Systematics of the Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.2.5 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2.6 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.3 Pump system 4: Control Unit C-620 and 2,3 or 4 C-601 or C-605 . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.4 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.4.1 Calibration of the Pump Controller C-610 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.4.2 Calibration of the Pump Manager C-615 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.1 System cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.2 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.3 Tube connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.4 Sealing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.5 Pressure sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.5.1 Cleaning the seals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.5.2 Changing the seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.6 Piston backrinsing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.7 Changing the valves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.8 Changing the suction and pressure tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.1 Malfunctions and their remedy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.2 Pulsation of a pump module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.3 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
9.1 Storage and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
9.2 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
10 Spare parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11 Declarations and requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11.1 FCC requirements (for USA and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11.2 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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1 About this manual
This manual describes the Pump Modules C-601 and C-605, the Pump Controller C-610 and the
Pump Manager C-615 and provides all information required for its safe operation and to maintain it in
good working order.
It is addressed in particular to laboratory personnel and operators.
NOTE
The symbols pertaining to safety (WARNINGS and ATTENTIONS) are explained in chapter 2.
1.1 Reference documents
For information on the SepacoreControl software, please refer to the corresponding manuals available
in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian:
• Installation Guide SepacoreControl
• Fraction Collector C-660, Operation Manual numbers 96968 – 96972
• UV-Monitor C-630, Operation Manual numbers 96950 – 96953 and 96966
• UV-Photometer C-635, Operation Manual numbers 96957 – 96960 and 96967
• Cartridger C-670, Operation Manual numbers 96945 – 96949
1 About this manual
1.2 Trademarks
The following product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this
manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective
owners:
• Sepacore
• Cartridger® is a registered trademark of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
1.3 Abbreviations
ETFE: Ethylene/Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer
FEP: Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene
PEEK: Polyetheretherketone
POM: Polyoxymethylene
PP: Polypropylene
PUR: Polyurethane
®
is a registered trademark of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
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2 Safety
This chapter highlights the safety concept of the Pump Systems and contains general rules of
behavior and warnings from hazards concerning the use of the product.
The safety of users and personnel can only be ensured if these safety instructions and the safetyrelated warnings in the individual chapters are strictly observed and followed, therefore, the manual
must always be available to all persons performing the tasks described herein.
2.1 User qualification
The instrument may only be used by laboratory personnel or other persons who on account of training
or professional experience have an overview of the dangers which can develop when operating the
instrument.
Personnel without this training or persons who are currently being trained require careful supervision.
The present Operation Manual serves as a basis for training.
2 Safety
2.2 Proper use
The pump system and its modules have been conceived of and constructed as a lab device. It serves
for the optimal and reliable pumping of solvents to chromatography columns in the specified pressure
range.
2.3 Improper use
Applications beyond those described above are improper. Furthermore, applications which do not
comply with the technical data are also considered improper.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
The operator bears the sole risk for any damages caused by such improper use.
The following applications are expressly forbidden:
• Use of the instrument in rooms which require ex-protected instruments.
• Pumping of samples which can explode or inflame due to shock, friction, heat or spark formation.
• Extended operation without supervision.
• Use in human medicine diagnostics.
• Preparation of food.
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2.4 Warning notices used in this manual
WARNING
Generally, the triangular warning symbol indicates the possibility of personal injury or even loss of life
if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING
Hot surface.
WARNING
Electrical hazard.
WARNING
Biohazard.
ATTENTION
With the “Read this” symbol, ATTENTION indicates the possibility of equipment damage, malfunctions
or incorrect process results if the instructions are not followed.
2 Safety
NOTE
Useful tips for the optimum operation of the instrument.
2.5 Product safety
The Pump System is designed and built in accordance with current state-of-the-art technology,
however, risks to users, property, and the environment can arise when the instrument is used carelessly or improperly.
The manufacturer has determined residual dangers emanating from the instrument
• if the instrument is operated by insufficiently trained personnel.
• if the instrument is not operated according to its proper use.
Appropriate warnings in this manual serve to make the user alert to these residual dangers.
2.5.1 Instrument-related hazards
Pay attention to the following safety notices:
WARNING
Potential implosion risk in case of damaged glassware.
• Beware of shivering glass parts.
• Beware of defective solvent tubing.
• Beware of leaky connections.
• Beware of worn and damaged seals.
• Beware of the fire hazard.
WARNING
Potential risk if solvent vapors accumulate within the instrument housing.
• Beware of damaged or cracked glass parts.
• Beware of the fire hazard.
• Beware of dangerous, flammable or explosive samples.
• Operate the instrument in a fume hood.
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2.5.2 Other hazards
WARNING
Certain solvents within or in the vicinity of the Pump Systems can form peroxides and/or are highly
inflammable.
• Always be aware of the explosion risk when working with hazardous substances or with
substances of unknown composition.
• Always use the instrument in an adequately ventilated work area.
2.5.3 Safety measures
Always wear personal protective equipment such as protective goggles, protective clothing and gloves
when working with the instrument.
2.5.4 Safety elements
2 Safety
• Integrated overpressure sensor to avoid pressure above 10 bar.
2.6 General safety rules
Responsibility of the operator
The head of laboratory is responsible for training his personnel.
The operator shall inform the manufacturer without delay of any safety-related incidents which might
occur during the operation of the instrument. Legal regulations, such as local, state and federal laws
applying to the instrument must be strictly followed.
Duty of maintenance and care
The operator is responsible for ensuring that the instrument is only operated in proper manner and
that maintenance, service, and repairs are performed with care, on schedule and by authorized
personnel only.
Spare parts to be used
Use only recommended consumables and spare parts for maintenance to ensure continued optimum
system performance and reliability. Any modifications to the spare parts used are only allowed with the
prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Modifications
Modifications to the instrument are only permitted after prior consultation with and written approval
obtained from the manufacturer. Modifications and upgrades should only be carried out by an authorized BUCHI technical engineer. The manufacturer reserves the right to decline any claim resulting from
unauthorized modifications.
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3 Technical data
This chapter introduces the reader to the Pump Systems and its main components. It contains technical data, requirements and performance data.
3.1 Scope of delivery
Check the scope of delivery according to the order number.
NOTE
For detailed information on the listed products, see www.buchi.com or contact your local dealer.
3.1.1 Basic instruments
3 Technical data
Table 3-1: Pump Modules
Product Order number
Pump Controller C-610 54111
Pump Manager C-615 54115
Control unit C-620 54110
Pump Module C-601 54101
Pump Module C-605 54105
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3.1.2 Standard accessories
1
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Table 3-2: Standard accessories for
Pump Module C-601 and C-605
Product Order
2
number
a Connection cable RJ45, 0.3 m 44288
b Solvent filter 44340
Screwdriver -
Turix wrench (fits fitting and pipe fitting) 44304
Green fittings and ferrules, 1/8’’ White fittings and ferrules, Ø 4.0 mm -
FEP pressure tubing 1/8’’ x 1/16’’, 1.5 m -
FEP suction tubing 4mm x 2.5mm, length
-
1.5 m
Torx allen wrench TX10 -
Torx allen wrench TX20 -
Regional power cord, 1.5 m:
Type CH 10010
Type Schuko (D,F) 10016
Type GB 17835
Type USA 10020
Type AUS 17836
Operation Manual:
German 96961
English 96962
Spanish 96963
French 96964
Italian 96965
Table 3-3: Standard accessories for
Pump Controller C-610
Product Order number
Green fittings and ferrules -
Overpressure sensor 51110
Torx allen wrench TX6 -
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Table 3-4: Standard accessories for
Pump Manager C-615
Product Order number
3.1.3 Optional accessories
1
5
4
Mixer (pressure sensor with integrated
51100
mixing chamber)
Green fittings and ferrules -
Torx allen wrench TX6 -
Table 3-5: Optional accessories
Product Order number
2
a Injection valve 44850
b 4-way injection/
45256
purge device
c Injection unit, 6/4, complete 44851
d Sample loop 5 ml 45222
3
e Sample loop 20 ml 44852
f Sample chamber 100 ml 44853
6
100 ml glass for sample chamber 28193
250 ml glass for sample chamber 54854
500 ml glass for sample chamber 54859
1000 ml glass for sample chamber 54864
g Solvent level sensor float type 45285
7
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Table 3-6: Optional accessories
8
9
Product Order number
h Solvent valve set 44854
i System stand for pump module 44855
j Tubing fitting set 44021
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3.2 Materials used
Table 3-7: Materials used
Component Material designation
Housing (Pump Manager, Pump Controller, Pump Module) PUR foam
Pump excenter housing Aluminium
Housing C-620 Stainless steel
Pump head PEEK
Pump cover PP
Tubings FEP / 1 x silicone
Fitting POM
Valve screw fitting POM
Ferrule ETFE
Cone ring POM
Radial seal PTFE
Pistons Ceramic
k External pressure sensor without
54040
mixing chamber. Needed only for very
pressure sensitive columns, enables
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to measure direct at the column inlet.
Glass column, 15/100 / Prep Elut 44030
Glass column, 26/100 / Prep Elut 44035
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3.3 Technical data overview
Table 3-8: Technical data of the Pump Controller C-610 and Pump Manager C-615
Pump Controller C-610 Pump Manager C-615
Dimensions ( W x H x D) 150 x 80 x 120 mm 150 x 80 x 120 mm
Weight < 1 kg < 1 kg
Connection voltage 24 V DC 24 V DC
Function Control unit for isocratic separation with
one Pump Module C-601. Simple entry
via selector switch and display of flow
rate on backlit display. With integrated
overpressure sensor to avoid pressure
above 10 bar.
Gradient function none With two Pump Modules C-601/605 from
Display
Illuminated 3 x 7-, segment LCD display
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Intelligent control unit for challenging
separating jobs. Simple operation and
programming via the selector switch.
Generously sized, backlit LCD graphic
display. Control of up to two Pump Modules
C-601/605, which enables the simple creation
of precise, binary solvent gradients. Various
inputs and outputs for: 2 valves for the selection of a max. of four solvents, 2 level sensors
for solvent monitoring, 1 pressure sensor
for precise pressure regulation and limiting.
Opportunity to save programs. Automatic
calculation of time and solvent requirement.
0% – 100% B for total flow rate of
2.5 – 250 ml, linearity ± 2 %.
Illuminated LCD display, 128 x 64 pixels
(58 x 29 mm)
Dialog languages none E / G / Sp / F / I / Jp
Interfaces 1x RS- 485 (Systembus)
1x Mini Din (TTL In/Out for alarm
supervision and/or extern. start)
1x RS-232 (process data output)
1x Mini DIN (TTL in/out for alarm supervision
and/or extern. start)
1x Mini DIN (pressure sensor)
2x Mini DIN (optional level sensor)
2x Mini DIN (solvent valves)
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Table 3-9: Technical data of the Pump Module C-601 and C-605
Dimensions ( W x H x D) 160 x 153 x 305 mm
Weight 4 kg
Connection voltage 100 – 230 VAC ± 15%
Power consumption max. 75 W
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Installation category II
Degree of protection IP20
Pollution degree 2
Environmental conditions
Temperature
Altitude
Humidity
Function
Pressure range 0 –10 bar (0 –145 psi) or 0 – 50 bar (0 – 725 psi)
Pump Type Radially arranged 3-piston pump
Flow rate 2,5 ml/min – 250 ml/min
Flow rate accuracy ±2 % of the set flow rate, calibration option for specific
Reproducibility ± 0. 5 % of the set flow rate
Material in contact with solvent PEEK, sapphire, ceramic, FEP, ruby
Pump head Integrated piston backflushing
for indoor use only
5 – 40 °C
up to 2000 m
maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to
31 °C, and then linearly decreasing to 50% at 40 °C
Compact, pulsation-poor 3-piston pump. Chemically inert and
biocompatible
solvents and temperatures
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4 Description of function
This chapter explains the basic principle of the Pump Systems and provides a functional description of
the assemblies.
The design of the pump systems enables the delivery of organic as well as aqueous media without
metal contact through a pulsation-poor, 3-piston pump. The modular design of the pump systems
offers various combination options:
Pump system 1:
Pump Controller C-610 and 1 Pump Module C-601
Pump system 2:
Pump Manager C-615 and 1 Pump Module C-601 or C-605
Pump system 3:
Pump Manager C-615 and 2 Pump Modules C-601 or C-605
Pump system 4:
Control Unit C-620 and 2-4 Pump Modules C-601 or C-605
4 Description of function
4.1 Functional principle
Pump Controller C-610:
Control unit for isocratic separations with one Pump Module C-601.
Communication with an optional Fraction Collector
C-660.
Simple entry via dial and display of delivery amount on a backlit LCD display.
Pump Manager C-615:
Control unit for one or two pump modules (C-601/605).
Communication with an optional Fraction Collector C-660.
Pressure monitoring.
Control of two optional valves for solvent selection.
Optional level monitoring.
Control Unit C-620:
Control Unit in combination with the software SepacoreControl is able to control your chromatography
system.
Pump Module C-601:
Compact, pulsation-poor, 3-piston pump to a max. of
10 bar, chemically inert and biocompatible.
Pump Module C-605:
Compact, pulsation-poor, 3-piston pump to a max. of
50 bar, chemically inert and biocompatible.
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