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Vanquish
Neo Binary Pump
VN-P10
Operating Manual
4822.5101-EN Revision 1.0 •July 2023
*4822.5101-EN-1.0*
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Original Operating Manual
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Contents
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Contents
1 Using this Manual....................................................................... 11
1.1 About this Manual ............................................................................................... 12
1.2 Conventions for Safety Messages ........................................................................ 13
1.3 Special Notices ..................................................................................................... 14
1.4 Typographical Conventions.................................................................................. 15
1.5 Reference Documentation................................................................................... 16
2 Safety......................................................................................... 17
2.1 Safety Symbols and Signal Words ........................................................................ 18
2.1.1 Safety Symbols and Signal Words in this Manual..................................... 18
2.1.2 Observing this Manual ............................................................................. 18
2.1.3 Safety Symbols on the System ................................................................. 19
2.1.4 Rating Plate .............................................................................................. 19
2.2 Intended Use........................................................................................................ 20
2.3 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................... 21
2.3.1 General Safety Information...................................................................... 21
2.3.2 Qualification of the Personnel ................................................................. 22
2.3.3 Personal Protective Equipment................................................................ 22
2.3.4 Electrical Safety Precautions .................................................................... 23
2.3.5 General Residual Hazards......................................................................... 24
2.3.6 In Case of Emergency ............................................................................... 25
2.4 Compliance Information ...................................................................................... 26
3 Overview.................................................................................... 27
3.1 Features ............................................................................................................... 28
3.2 Components......................................................................................................... 29
3.3 Pump Interior Components ................................................................................. 30
3.4 Pump Operating Principle .................................................................................... 31
3.5 Purging (Overview) .............................................................................................. 33
3.6 Leak Detection ..................................................................................................... 35
3.7 Piston Seal Wash System ..................................................................................... 36
3.8 Solvent Rack......................................................................................................... 37
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3.9 System Base ......................................................................................................... 38
3.9.1 System Base Parts .................................................................................... 38
3.9.2 System Base Lock ..................................................................................... 39
3.10 Power On/Off Control.......................................................................................... 40
3.11 Operation............................................................................................................. 42
4 Unpacking .................................................................................. 43
4.1 Damaged Packaging, Defective on Arrival ........................................................... 44
4.2 Scope of Delivery ................................................................................................. 45
4.3 Unpacking the System Base and Solvent Rack..................................................... 46
4.4 Unpacking the Pump............................................................................................ 47
5 Installation ................................................................................. 49
5.1 Safety Guidelines for Installation......................................................................... 50
5.2 Installation Flow Chart ......................................................................................... 51
5.3 Site Requirements................................................................................................ 52
5.3.1 Workbench............................................................................................... 52
5.3.2 Power Considerations .............................................................................. 53
5.3.3 Power Cord............................................................................................... 54
5.3.4 Condensation ........................................................................................... 54
5.3.5 Operating Conditions ............................................................................... 55
5.4 Setting Up the Hardware ..................................................................................... 56
5.4.1 System Stack Setup .................................................................................. 56
5.4.2 Connecting Cables .................................................................................... 60
5.4.3 Moving the System Stack (Unlocking/Locking) ........................................ 65
5.5 Accessing the Interior Components..................................................................... 68
5.6 Setting Up the Flow Connections......................................................................... 69
5.6.1 Guiding Capillaries and Tubing Through the System................................ 69
5.6.2 Connecting Fittings, Capillaries, and Tubing ............................................ 70
5.6.3 Connecting the Waste Lines..................................................................... 72
5.6.4 Connecting the Solvent Lines ................................................................... 75
5.6.5 Installing the Seal Wash System............................................................... 78
5.6.6 Filling the Seal Wash Reservoir ................................................................ 80
5.6.7 Installing the Viper Guard Connector on the Flowmeter Outlet.............. 82
5.7 Turning On the System......................................................................................... 83
5.8 Preparing the Pump for Initial Operation ............................................................ 85
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6 Operation................................................................................... 87
6.1 Safety Guidelines for Operation........................................................................... 88
6.2 Solvent and Additive Information........................................................................ 89
6.2.1 General Compatibility .............................................................................. 89
6.2.2 Allowed pH Ranges................................................................................... 89
6.2.3 Allowed Concentrations ........................................................................... 89
6.2.4 Use of Solvents and Additives .................................................................. 90
6.3 Control Elements ................................................................................................. 92
6.3.1 Keypad...................................................................................................... 92
6.3.2 Status Indicators....................................................................................... 94
6.4 Power On/Off Control.......................................................................................... 96
6.5 Preparing the Pump for Operation ...................................................................... 97
6.6 Optimizing the Performance................................................................................ 98
6.6.1 Dependency of Available Pump Pressure and Flow Rate......................... 98
6.6.2 Adding Custom Solvents to the Calibration Table.................................... 99
6.6.3 Adjusting the Pump Flow Sensor Offsets ............................................... 101
6.7 Shutting Down the System................................................................................. 103
6.7.1 Short-Term Shutdown............................................................................ 103
6.7.2 Long-Term Shutdown............................................................................. 103
6.7.3 Restart after Long-Term Shutdown........................................................ 105
7 Maintenance and Service ......................................................... 107
7.1 Introduction to Maintenance and Service ......................................................... 108
7.2 Safety Guidelines for Maintenance and Service ................................................ 109
7.3 General Rules for Maintenance and Service...................................................... 111
7.4 Routine and Preventive Maintenance ............................................................... 112
7.4.1 Maintenance Plan .................................................................................. 112
7.4.2 Flushing the Pump to Avoid Contamination .......................................... 114
7.4.3 Flushing the Pump with Persistent Contamination Only ....................... 114
7.4.4 Cleaning or Decontaminating the Device............................................... 116
7.5 Pump Head Maintenance .................................................................................. 118
7.5.1 Overview of Pump Head Parts ............................................................... 119
7.5.2 Replacing the Pump Head ...................................................................... 120
7.5.3 Replacing the Pistons ............................................................................. 124
7.5.4 Cleaning the Piston................................................................................. 126
7.5.5 Replacing the Support Ring .................................................................... 127
7.5.6 Replacing the Piston Seal ....................................................................... 132
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7.5.7 Replacing the Seal Wash Seal................................................................. 139
7.5.8 Replacing the Pump Head Seals ............................................................. 143
7.5.9 Maintaining the Pump Head Check Valves............................................. 148
7.6 Flowmeter Maintenance.................................................................................... 154
7.6.1 Replacing the Flowmeter Filter .............................................................. 154
7.6.2 Replacing the Flowmeter Waste Line..................................................... 156
7.6.3 Replacing the Viper Guard Connector on the Flowmeter Outlet........... 158
7.7 Solvent Line Maintenance.................................................................................. 159
7.7.1 Emptying the Solvent Lines .................................................................... 159
7.7.2 Replacing Solvent Lines from Reservoir to Pump................................... 160
7.7.3 Replacing Solvent Lines from Shut-off Valve to Pump Head.................. 164
7.7.4 Replacing the Solvent Line Filter ............................................................ 165
7.8 Seal Wash System Maintenance ........................................................................ 167
7.8.1 Testing the Seal Wash System for Leakage ............................................ 167
7.8.2 Replacing the Seal Wash Reservoir Line................................................. 168
7.8.3 Replacing the Peristaltic Tubing in the Seal Wash Pump ....................... 171
7.8.4 Replacing the Seal Wash Lines between Seal Wash Pump and Seal Wash
Detector ................................................................................................. 173
7.8.5 Replacing the Seal Wash Detector ......................................................... 174
7.9 Solvent Rack Replacement................................................................................. 177
7.10 Bottle Insert Replacement ................................................................................. 179
7.10.1 Removing the Bottle Insert .................................................................... 179
7.10.2 Installing the Bottle Insert...................................................................... 180
7.11 Main Power Fuse and Door Replacement ......................................................... 181
7.11.1 Replacing the Main Power Fuses ........................................................... 181
7.11.2 Replacing the Doors ............................................................................... 182
7.12 Extending the System Stack by Another Module............................................... 184
7.13 Transporting or Shipping the System................................................................. 186
7.13.1 Preparing the Device for Transport........................................................ 186
7.13.2 Dismounting the System Stack............................................................... 187
7.13.3 Shipping the Pump or System ................................................................ 189
7.14 Replacing the Slide-In Module ........................................................................... 190
7.14.1 Removing the Pump Slide-In Module..................................................... 190
7.14.2 Returning the Slide-In Module ............................................................... 191
7.14.3 Installing the Slide-In Module ................................................................ 192
7.14.4 Setting Up the Slide-In Module .............................................................. 194
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8 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 195
8.1 General Information about Troubleshooting..................................................... 196
8.2 Messages............................................................................................................ 197
8.2.1 Common Messages ................................................................................ 197
8.2.2 Pump Messages ..................................................................................... 201
8.3 Testing for Liquid Leaks...................................................................................... 208
9 Specifications ........................................................................... 211
9.1 Pump Performance Specification....................................................................... 212
9.2 System Base and System Controller................................................................... 214
9.3 Physical Specifications ....................................................................................... 215
9.3.1 Environmental Specifications ................................................................. 215
9.3.2 Power Requirements.............................................................................. 215
9.3.3 Dimensions............................................................................................. 215
9.3.4 Emission Sound Pressure Level .............................................................. 216
9.3.5 Weight.................................................................................................... 216
10 Accessories, Consumables and Replacement Parts ................... 217
10.1 General Information .......................................................................................... 218
10.2 Ship Kit ............................................................................................................... 219
10.3 Optional Accessories.......................................................................................... 221
10.4 Consumables and Replacement Parts................................................................ 222
10.4.1 Capillary Accessories and Drainage........................................................ 222
10.4.2 System Replacement Parts and Tools .................................................... 222
10.4.3 Solvents and Wash Systems ................................................................... 223
10.4.4 Pump Replacement Parts ....................................................................... 224
10.4.5 Interface Cables and Power Cords ......................................................... 226
11 Appendix.................................................................................. 227
11.1 Compliance Information .................................................................................... 228
11.1.1 Declarations of Conformity .................................................................... 228
11.1.2 WEEE Compliance .................................................................................. 229
11.1.3 FCC Compliance...................................................................................... 229
11.1.4 Manual Release History.......................................................................... 230
11.2 Digital I/O ........................................................................................................... 231
Index ........................................................................................ 233
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1 • Using this Manual
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1 Using this Manual
This chapter provides information about this manual, the conventions
used throughout the manual, and the reference documentation that is
available in addition to this manual.
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1.1 About this Manual
This manual describes the functional features and operating principle of
your Vanquish™ device and provides instructions for installation, set up,
start up, shut down, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
This manual also contains safety messages, precautionary statements,
and special notices. Follow these properly to prevent personal injury,
damage to the device, or loss of data.
The pump is also referred to as module or device in this manual. The
term system refers to configuration with pump, system base, solvent
rack, and Vanquish User Interface.
Notes on Illustrations
•Illustrations in this manual are provided for basic understanding.
They may vary from the actual model of the system or component.
•No claims can be derived from the illustrations in this manual.
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1.2 Conventions for Safety Messages
The safety messages and precautionary statements in this manual
appear as follows:
•Safety messages or precautionary statements that apply to the
entire manual and all procedures in this manual are grouped in the
Safety chapter.
•Safety messages or precautionary statements that apply to an entire
section or to multiple procedures in a section appear at the
beginning of the section to which they apply.
•Safety messages that apply to only a particular section or procedure
appear in the section or procedure to which they apply. They appear
different from the main flow of text.
Safety messages are often preceded by an alert symbol and/or alert
word. The alert word appears in uppercase letters and in bold type.
Make sure that you understand and follow all safety messages
presented in this manual.
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1.3 Special Notices
Special notices and informational notes in this manual appear different
from the main flow of text. They appear in boxes and a note label
identifies them. The label text appears in uppercase letters and in bold
type.
NOTICE
Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to the device or
invalid test results.
TIP Highlights information of general interest or helpful information that
can make a task easier or optimize the performance of the device.
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1.4 Typographical Conventions
These typographical conventions apply to the descriptions in this
manual:
Data Input and Output
The following appears in bold type:
•Input that you enter by the keyboard or that you select with the
mouse
•Buttons that you click on the screen
•Commands that you enter by the keyboard
•Names of, for example, dialog boxes, properties, and parameters
For brevity, long expressions and paths appear in the condensed form,
for example: Click File > Save as.
References and Messages
•References to additional documentation appear italicized.
•Messages that appear on the screen are identified by quotation
marks.
Viewpoint
If not otherwise stated, the expressions left and right in this manual
always refer to the viewpoint of a person that is facing the device from
the front.
Particularly Important Words
Particularly important words in the main flow of text appear italicized.
Electronic Manual Version (PDF)
The electronic version (PDF) of the manual contains numerous links that
you can click to go to other locations within the manual. These include:
•Table of contents entries
•Index entries
•Cross-references (in blue text)
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1.5 Reference Documentation
In addition to this manual, other documentation is available.
Thermo Fisher Scientific provides up-to-date operating manuals as PDF
(Portable Document Format) files that you can access from our customer
manuals web site. To open and read the PDF files, Adobe™ Reader™ or
Adobe™ Acrobat™ is required.
Go to the following web site: www.thermofisher.com/HPLCmanuals
Hardware Documentation
For information on how to install, start up, maintain and troubleshoot
the Vanquish User Interface, refer to the Vanquish User Interface
Installation Guide.
Third-Party Documentation
Refer also to the user documentation provided by the manufacturers of
third-party components and materials, for example, Safety Data Sheets
(SDSs).
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2 Safety
This chapter provides general and specific safety information and
informs about the intended use of the device.
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2.1 Safety Symbols and Signal Words
2.1.1 Safety Symbols and Signal Words in this Manual
This manual contains safety messages to prevent injury of the persons
using the device.
The safety symbols and signal words in this manual include the
following:
Always be aware of the safety information. Do not proceed until you
have fully understood the information and consider the consequences of
what you are doing.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury.
2.1.2 Observing this Manual
Observe the following:
•Before installing or operating the device, read this manual carefully
to be familiar with the device and this manual. The manual contains
important information with regard to user safety as well as use and
care of the device.
•Always keep the manual near the device for quick reference.
•Save this manual and pass it on to any subsequent user.
Read, understand, and comply with all safety messages and
precautionary statements presented in this manual.
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2.1.3 Safety Symbols on the System
The table lists the safety symbols that appear on the system base, pump,
and solvent rack or on labels affixed to the system. Follow the safety
notices in this manual to prevent the risk of operator injury or damage
to the system.
Symbol Description
Indicates a potential hazard. Refer to this manual to avoid the risk of
personal injury and/or to prevent damage to the device.
—
Ο
Power supply is on
Power supply is off
Indicates a power button that switches the system between on and
off states.
Indicates a power button that switches the system controller on and
off.
Indicates alternating current.
Indicates a terminal for protective grounding
Can be used to attach a device for protective grounding, for example,
a column.
2.1.4 Rating Plate
The rating plate is present on the device near the electrical connections.
The rating plate indicates the serial number, part number, module
name, revision number (if any), and the line and fuse rating.
TIP An additional type label on the leak tray of the device indicates the
module name, serial number, part number, and revision number (if any).
To facilitate device identification, have the information from this label
available when communicating with Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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2.2 Intended Use
The device is intended to be part of the Vanquish system.
The intended use of the Vanquish system is to analyze mixtures of
compounds in sample solutions.
The device is for use by qualified personnel and in laboratory
environment only.
The device and Vanquish system are intended to be used as General
Laboratory Equipment (GLE).
They are not intended for use in diagnostic procedures.
Laboratory Practice
Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that the laboratory in which the
Vanquish system is used follow best practices for LC analyses. This
includes among others:
•Using appropriate standards
•Regularly running calibration
•Establishing shelf life limits and following them for all consumables
used with the system
•Running the system according to the laboratory's verified and
validated 'lab developed test' protocol
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