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Quantex Pump Evaluation Kit Manual Suitable for Series 13 PumpsUS Patent 7674100 & others

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Index:

Features, Disclaimers Page 3Evaluation kit components Page 4Pump and evaluation kit operation limits Page 5Mechanical and electrical interfacing Page 6 & 7Quick start for LR-13 Dilution pump Page 8LR-13 set-up Page 11Software programming Page 12

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Features:

This evaluation kit enables the testing of Series-13 Quantex pumps (see table below). It consists of a pump drive, pump locking chassis, a high performance stepper motor, integrated motor controller, solenoid, stand and power supply. The motor controller features an aux output to switch 3rd party equipment, e.g. solenoid or status indicator.

Pumps Ordered with Kit

Image Features

LR-13 Inlet/outlet: 8mm OD Flowrate: 0–10ml/s Resolution: 0.31ml

LR-13 Dilution Inlet: 8mm OD Concentrate Flowrate: 0-10ml/s Resolution: 0.31ml Mains water connection: 4mm OD Mains water flowrate: 0 – 30ml/s

Disclaimers:

This device is not for use as standalone automated equipment; always monitor the operation of this equipment.

Device is not for re-sale.

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Evaluation kit components:

1. Drive unit which includes solenoid, stand and motor controller2. USB cable3. Power cable4. Pump samples with accessories5. Memory stick with software and sample programmes 6. Push-fit connectors (to accept 8mm OD pressure tube)

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Pump and evaluation kit operational limits:

Motor and drive system operational limitsmin max

Power supply Voltage 110Vac 240VacNominal dc voltage - 36Vdcdc current 5AOutput (open collector) Current 0 1AEnvironmentalIP rating 50 (not splash proof)Storage Temperature 0 - 40°COperational 0 - 40°C

Pump operational limits (using water as the pumped medium)min max

Revolutions per second 0 10*Continuous running at max speed - 5 secondsMax Duty cycle at max speed - 50%Fluid temperature range 0°C 60°CDispense life - 5 litresFluid viscosity 1cP 10,000cPStorage 0°C 60°CPressure -14psi do not exceed 75psi**

*Note: pump can be run above 10rps however Quantex cannot guarantee pump longevity above this speed for all liquids.**Note: the LHP-13 & AM-13HP pump can exceed pressures of 90psi however to run the pump safely we would recommend that it is not run above 75psi.

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Mechanical and electrical interfacing:

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Quick start for LR-13 Dilution:

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Assemble unit as shown:

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1. Plug in power cable to the power socket and activate the power switch. The green light will illuminate.

2. Connect to the regulated mains water supply. Ensure that tube is fully engaged with the 8mm push fit connector.

3. Adjust the water flowrate by adjusting the pressure on the water regulator. The ideal water flowrate for mixing is between 25ml/s and 35ml/s.

Note: Please ensure a filter is installed on the water feed.

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4. Assemble the pump to the evaluation kit and gently align the pump castellation’s and green mains water elbow with the kit.

5. Hold the pump in place by closing the locking collar. Twist from the open position…

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Note: LR-13 Dilution pumps are supplied in the TDC condition (i.e. the shallowest part of the rotor cavity is facing the diaphragm in the pump). This prevents leak from inlet to outlet

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….to the closed position.

6. Attach push fit connectors and tubing if required.

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when stationary and the mains water is not pressurising the diaphragm. To ensure the pump is stopped at TDC the motor should be programmed to only turn increments of 180° for 2-cavity rotors. Pumps should be stored in the TDC condition.

7. The motor drive has been pre-programmed to turn at 8rps, for 40 revolutions. The solenoid has been programmed to open while the motor is running. The solenoid is programed to stay open for an extra 0.1 seconds to flush the outlet port after the concentrate dose.

8. To adjust the mix ratio, hold the water flow constant and adjust the concentrate flow by increasing or decreasing the motor speed. See pages 12 - 18 for instructions to adjust the motor program.

LR-13 & AM-13 Set-up:

1. Assemble the evaluation kit as per the previous instructions. The water mains connection is no longer required, but can remain installed so long as the motor program is adjusted.

2. To adjust the motor program, follow the instructions on pages 12 – 18.

An image of the LR-13 pump attached to the evaluation kit is shown below:

Note: LR-13 Pumps are supplied in the BDC condition (i.e. the deepest part of the rotor cavity is facing the diaphragm in the pump). To achieve maximum accuracy a full cavity should be evacuated i.e. increments of 180° for 2-cavity rotors. Pumps should be stored in the BDC condition.

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LR-13 pump.

No mains water or solenoid actuation required.

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To adjust the motor program:

Connect the evaluation kit to a laptop/PC using the USB cable supplied.

Download the motor controller software saved on the memory stick onto your laptop/PC as per the instructions below

1. Copy TMCL folder to your PC.2. Use the USB cable to connect the evaluation kit to the PC. Switch on the power to the

evaluation kit.3. Go to device manager on your PC:

Start>right click “Computer”>Properties>Device manager

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Right click on “Unknown Device”>Properties>Update Driver...

Click “Browse my computer for driver software”

Click “Browse...” >Select TMCL folder location> “Ok”>”Next”>Install this driver software anyway

Driver Installed!

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4. Open TMCL/tmcl.exe

5. Click setup on the toolbar: Setup>Options>Connection

This shows that the device port is recognised.

If not selected, select the port assigned with [TMCM-1060] after the COM Port number.

6. To open a program, click on: File>Open>Browse to TMCL-IDE Folder>

There are a number of programs available:

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The programs labelled ‘Speed, Revs’ allow the speed and number of revolutions to be adjusted.

‘Speed, Time’ allows the motor to be programmed to turn for a length of time at a particular speed.

The programs labelled with reverse, allow a reverse cycle at the end of dispense to suck last drips or dribbles back into the pump outlet.

The programs labelled ‘solenoid’ tell the controller to open the solenoid.

The looped programs allow the programs to be looped with an adjustable pause time between doses.

The water flow calibration program allows the water flow to be calibrated without the motor turning. This program tells the solenoid to open for 4 seconds without turning the motor.

7. Open file Speed, Revs.tmc. Adjust user variables: RPS, Revs, Direction (DIR) & acceleration

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8. Download new program to device by clicking on this button on the toolbar:

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9. Activate the program by clicking on this button on the toolbar: (unit will self-activate program if power is reset)

For more information read PD60-1060_TMCL_firmware_manual.pdf located. This manual is located in the TMCL folder on the memory stick supplied with the evaluation kit.

To download a programme that actuates the solenoid:

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1. Open programme named Speed, revs – solenoid. Adjust rps, revs, acceleration and direction as required.

2. This program incorporates a flush cycle that keeps the solenoid open for 0.1 seconds after the motor has stopped. This can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the opening time. See arrow below:

Once parameters are satisfactory, download the program as per the previous instructions.

Aux Output control (see page 6)

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Program lines for controlling IO

SIO 1, 2, 1 //opens inbuilt solenoid

SIO 1, 2, 0 //closes inbuilt solenoid

SIO 0, 2, 1 //opens aux output

SIO 0, 2, 0 //closes aux output

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