Watson-Marlow PF6 - Manual (Page 2)

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
PF6
PF6 IH EN 74-105-022 v1.04.doc Version: 1.04 Page 2 of 30
Table of Contents
1
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 The peristaltic principle ............................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Abbreviations in this manual .................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols on the machine ......................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Caution and employee safety .................................................................................................. 5
1.5 Essential training before daily use ........................................................................................... 5
1.6 References .............................................................................................................................. 5
2 General information ................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Unpacking and inspection ........................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................... 6
3 Installation ............................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Dismantling and disposal ......................................................................................................... 8
4 Daily Use ................................................................................................................................. 9
4.1 Starting-up and running ........................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Placing the product container .................................................................................................. 9
4.3 Choosing tubes, y-connectors and filling nozzles ................................................................... 10
4.4 Assembly of tubes and Y-connectors ..................................................................................... 11
4.5 Mounting of silicone tubes ..................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Dispensing ............................................................................................................................. 12
4.6.1
Prime tubes ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.6.2
Problems with drips ............................................................................................................... 12
4.6.3
Problems with hard feed ........................................................................................................ 12
4.7 Starting the PF6 ..................................................................................................................... 13
4.7.1
Setting of runtime parameters ................................................................................................ 13
4.7.2
Parameters ............................................................................................................................ 13
4.7.3
Programs ............................................................................................................................... 13
4.7.4
General information on the setting of parameters of the PF6 ................................................. 13
4.7.5
Used as a filler ....................................................................................................................... 14
4.8 Stop filling .............................................................................................................................. 15
4.9 Used as a pump .................................................................................................................... 15
4.10 Used with a bottle handling system........................................................................................ 15
5 Calibration ............................................................................................................................. 16
5.1 Initial volume calibration ........................................................................................................ 16
5.2 Re-calibration ........................................................................................................................ 16
6 Description of PF6 functions / parameters ............................................................................. 17
6.1 List of functions...................................................................................................................... 17
Function 1 - Volume ........................................................................................................................... 18
Function 2 - Tube diameter ................................................................................................................ 18
Function 3 - Velocity .......................................................................................................................... 18
Function 4 - Acceleration/deceleration ............................................................................................... 18
Function 5 - Reversing (back suction) ................................................................................................ 19
Function 6 – Batch size ...................................................................................................................... 19
Function 7 – Delay ............................................................................................................................. 19
Function 8 – Fillings (completed fills) ................................................................................................. 19
Function 9 – Specific gravity .............................................................................................................. 19
Function 10 – Fills pr. Minute (Output rate) ........................................................................................ 19
Function 15 – Input mode .................................................................................................................. 20
Function 20 – Operator ...................................................................................................................... 20
Function 21 – Batch no. ..................................................................................................................... 20