FMI PDS100 User Manual

PDS-100

Programmable Dispensing System

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

OVERVIEW

The PDS-100 is a precision system capable of
dispensing or pumping fluids ranging from 5 uL per
dispense or 15 uL/min continuous (Single RH00LF) up
to 1536 mL/min (Dual Q3) into pressures ranging from
10 psi (Q3) to 100 psi (RH). The PDS-100 offers
single, dual (in phase, out of phase and independent)
pump head control. PDS-100 offers RS485
communications, which allows the user to control the
PDS-100 via a PC or PLC. Dry contact inputs offer an
easy method to start and stop the pumps through the
use of a simple switch. The PDS-100 also offers inputs
which provide control of the dispense rate via a 0 – 10
VDC, 0 –5 VDC or 4–20 mA input.

A simple easy to use local keypad provides the user
access to local control of the pump or pumps and a
vivid display to provide user-friendly menus for ease of

control.

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Smooth Flow Operation

The PDS Smooth Flow product differs from the “Standard” PDS-100 in
that the dual pumps have each been precisely calibrated to provide
equal dispenses per revolution. The distinct difference found in the PDS
Smooth Flow is in the method by which the pumps are driven.
Proprietary programming provides a unique method of control in such a
way as to provide a virtually pulseless output when both pumps are
connected to a “Y” or “Tee” fitting.

Most of the controls and screens are the same for the Smooth Flow as
shown in the previous pages with the exception that the pumps are not
individually controllable. Instead the pumps are controlled as though
they are one.
Menus, for the most part, are the same except while in dispense or
continuous mode the word “Smooth” will appear at the top of the main
screen. In addition you will see the word “Smooth Drive” when power is
first applied to the unit.

Fuse Location

Power Switch

FEATURES:

“Set and Forget” approach
1-9999 dispenses (adjustable)
Table top/wall mount
Universal power supply with standard IEC line

cord
CSA/UL, CE, RoHS compliant
Learn mode/count to allow customer to command

the PDS-100 to “remember” desired dispense

cycles needed to fill to a desired volume.
Prime Mode
Purge/Reverse Mode

Table-top Mounting: The system is configured for table top
installation initially with rubber grommets slid into the mounting slots.
Before moving on to configuring the control module, make sure that
these rubber grommets are in place. There are no further installation
steps for table top use.

Wall-Mounting: For wall mounting, it is necessary to remove the
four rubber grommets from the control module before attempting to
mount. Each unit must be mounted in the correct orientation; with the
labels facing right side up, the control module will have the pumps at
the bottom. Wall mounting may require an appropriate mounting
board of at least 1/2”(12mm) thickness to straddle the studs of a
typical plasterboard wall. See Figure 3.

IMPORTANT When mounting PDS-100 in an enclosure it is
important to maintain a minimum clearance to provide adequate

space to reach the power switch. See figure 2.

Figure 1

PDS-100 Rear View

Figure 2

Minimum Power Switch Clearance

Figure 3

Required Mounting Pattern

Specifications

Supply Voltage: 100-240VAC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz. Main Supply

Current: 0.6 to 0.25 Amps. Fuses: T250V-1A (time lag), 5x20mm, 2
required.

Physical: Dimensions: 5" H x 6 1/4" W x 12" (max) D; Weight: 7 lbs

Environment: For indoor use only. Humidity: 80% max for

temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity
at 40°C. Pollution degree, 2. Operating temperatures range from 5ºC
to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF).

4.0”

MINIMUM SIDE

CLEARANCE

REQUIRED

4.0”

MINIMUM REAR

CLEARANCE

REQUIRED

Switch Clearance

Rear View

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PDS-100

Duo Drive

Precision Dispenser

Software

Version

Pumps

home

Duo Mode

USE ARROWS TO SELECT

A = Dispense
B = Dispense

PRESS ‘ENTER’ TO ADJUST

Pump B

Pump A

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Power Up Screens (two individually controlled pumps)

This is what will be seen on power up when the unit is configured for individually controlled
pumps (factory default). For Single pump configured system use “Pump A” screens only.

Figure 4

Pump A & Pump B Location

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Setup A = Prime

‘ENTER’ FOR NEXT MENU

Speed = 200 rpm
Run = Start&Stop

USE ARROWS TO SELECT

Setup A = Purge

‘ENTER’ FOR NEXT MENU

Speed = 200 rpm
Run = Start&Stop

USE ARROWS TO SELECT

Setup A = Mode

‘ENTER’ FOR NEXT MENU

Mode = Dispense
Direction = CW

USE ARROWS TO SELECT

Setup A = Inputs

‘ENTER’ FOR NEXT MENU

Control = Keypad
Start = Keypad

USE ARROWS TO SELECT

Setup = RS485

‘ENTER’ FOR NEXT MENU

Interface = 2 Wire
Device Addr. = 5

USE ARROWS TO SELECT

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Setup Screens (two individually controlled pumps)

Prime/Purge, Mode & Input Setup Screens

To select “Prime/Purge, Mode & Input Setup” screen wait for the pumps to home then press the

up up/down arrow to select desired pump (A or B: see figure 4) and then press the Setup

button. The following screens are available. Pressing enter will go to each screen.

Pressing the up or down arrow will select additional items.

***Factory default values shown***

Only appears if RS485 is selected
for Control mode and/or Start mode
on previous (Inputs) screen.

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Setup Screens (two individually controlled pumps) cont’d:

Setup A = Prime

‘ENTER’ FOR NEXT MENU

Speed = 200 rpm
Run = Start&Stop

USE ARROWS TO SELECT

Setup A = Purge

‘ENTER’ FOR NEXT MENU

Speed = 200 rpm
Run = Start&Stop

USE ARROWS TO SELECT

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Prime/Purge adjust and activation

Prime and Purge have the following available settings.

***Factory default values shown***

Speed (7 – 749 RPM for the STH & RH and 7 – 599 RPM for the STQ &

STQP)

Run

1. Run = “Start&Stop”. Start prime/purge via keypad “Run” and
stop prime/purge via “Stop”

2. Run = “Ext. Switch”. Start prime/purge via external switch.
Pump will continue to prime/purge until switch is released.
Switch A activates pump A and Switch B activates pump B.

3. Run – “Start&Hold”. Start prime/purge via keypad “Run”.
Prime/purge will continue until the Run button is released.

To adjust either the speed or run method simply press the up or down arrow

keys to go to the desired item and then press the enter key to select. To set the

speed press the up/down arrow keys until the desired speed is shown. Press

enter key to save. To set the desired run method press the up/down

arrow keys until the desired run method is shown. Press enter key to save. To
start the Prime/Purge process use the device chosen (Keypad run button or external

switch). To exit setup press the setup key and the motor(s) will automatically home

or press the enter key to go to the next setup screen.

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Setup Screens (two individually controlled pumps) cont’d: Mode

Setup A = Mode

‘ENTER’ FOR NEXT MENU

Mode = Dispense
Direction = CW

USE ARROWS TO SELECT

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and direction adjust

Mode has the following available settings for direction.

***Factory default values shown***

Mode

o Continuous (pump will run until a Stop command is given).
o Dispense (pump will run until a Stop command is given or the

programmed dispenses is reached)

Direction

o CW
o CCW

NOTE: When operating in dual pump mode, the direction will
change both pumps. Independent direction control is not available.

To adjust either the mode or direction simply press the up or down arrow keys

to go to the desired item and then press the enter key to select. To set the mode

press the up/down arrow keys until the desired mode is shown. Press the enter

key to save. To set the desired direction press the up/down arrow keys

until the desired direction is shown. Press the enter key to save. To exit setup

press the setup key and the motor(s) will automatically home or press the enter

key to go to the next setup screen.

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