Scilogex Unoverse Peristaltic Pump Dispense 9100 - Manual (Page 3)

1. A. Unpacking
Remove the packing materials, unpack the pump controller and the power supply
unit.
Make sure that you have all the following components.
Unoverse 9100 pump controller ........................................... Cat. No.9100.000
Power supply unit ................................................................. Cat. No.9100.004
IDØ2.0 Silicone tube ........................................................... Cat. No. 9000.509
Please contact your supplier immediately if you notice any one of the components
is missing or damaged.
Note: Do not attempt to assemble a unit using damaged components.
Retain the packaging so it can be used for future shipping
The plug-in power supply unit is Switch Mode and automatically adjusts itself to
the mains power supply characteristics. It will work with any mains voltage supply
from 100V to 240V. The power supply unit is shipped with three alternative plug
adaptors to fit European, American and UK power outlets. Select the correct
adaptor for your needs and clip it into the power supply.
2. General information on peristaltic pumps
Peristaltic tube pumps are ideal for fluid transfer, metering and dispensing. In
contrary to centrifugal and gear pumps, peristaltic pumps handle fluids of various
viscosities, are self priming and can operate in either flow direction.
With no valves, seals or packing to come in direct contact with the pumped fluid,
they are ideal for pumping high purity & corrosive fluids and for contamination free
dosing.
The principle of the peristaltic pump is based on a tube which is squeezed by a
series of rollers. As a general rule, the higher the number of rollers and the
smaller the tube diameter—the lower are the flow rates but better is the accuracy
and precision.
The 9100 controller is equipped as a standard with 3 roller system and Ø2.0mm
ID tube. This tube diameter together with maximum speed delivers a flow rate of
50ml/min. This combination offers an ideal tool for applications which require
volumes between 500μl and 50ml. For smaller dispense volumes use the
Ø1.0mm ID tube. The pump is also designed to work in continuous mode.
The highest dispense accuracy is achieved by using a semi rigid tube on the
outlet of the pump. We recommend thin wall tubing such as FEP tubing ID1.5mm
X OD2.1mm or PVC tube.
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7. Changing the pumps direction
The pump controller can be used for dispensing or aspirating reagents. The slide
switch on the left side of the unit sets the direction that the pump rotor rotates.
8. Pump speed adjustment
To adjust the dispense speed press ‘SPEED+UP’ to increase or ‘SPEED+DOWN’ to
decrease.
You can adjust the speed from a maximum of 255 to a minimum of 180.
9. Continuous dispense mode
To run the pump continuously press ‘VOLUME+START’. You can stop the pump at
any point by pressing the ‘STOP’ button.
The pump displays ‘Cont’ to indicate continuous running.
Please note: running the dispense tubes dry over a long period will shorten their
life.
10. Care & maintenance
The control unit is maintenance free. The peristaltic tubes however require
replacement as soon as excessive wear or a large variation in dispense volumes
are noticed.
The operational life of the tubes is a function of the speed, load and materials being
dispensed.
Avoid running the tubes dry for longer than a few minutes.
Check the peristaltic tubes weekly for signs of excessive wear and replace if
required.
Pump tubes which remain clamped in the pump will deform with time. Therefore,
rotate the tube clip at the top of the pump to ‘open’ position in order to relieve the
pressure whenever the pump is not being used for long periods or overnight.
11. Exclusion
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment might be impaired.
This unit is NOT suitable for use in explosion hazard environments.