Installing Dionex Devices
P580 HPLC Pump: Installation

Hardware Installation

Device Connection:

Fig.: Rear panel

1 Mains connection

2 Voltage selector and fuses
(0.5A for 230V, 1A for 100V - included in Fuse Kit EU (230V), part no. 6030.9002 or Fuse Kit US (115V), part no. 6030.9003)

3 RS-232 interface to connect to Chromeleon

4 MSV: Motorized Switching Valve control

5 I/O: Input/Output for external control

6 PRESSURE: connection for an analog pressure signal

 Tip:  

During initial installation of the pump, verify that the voltage selection (2) is correct for your local requirements. If necessary, change the setting and install the appropriate fuse as described in the operating instructions for the P580 HPLC Pump.

 

MSV

You can connect an MSV-6 Motorized Switching Valve on the pump's rear panel; for example, for column switching.

 Tip:  

Do not substitute any other motorized switching valve for the MSV-6 motorized switching valve!

I/O Connection

The digital I/O connector supplies three relay outputs. The Operable Out relay output is closed when the HPLC pump is not ready to operate; that is, in case of an error or if the instrument is turned off.

Pressure Output (PRESSURE)

The P580 Pump provides an analog output for recording the operating pressure of the pump. The pressure output is set to 2 mV/bar. You may connect a device for monitoring the pump pressure; for example, an UCI Universal Chromatography Interface. (For more information, refer to Practical Tips for Device Control  Recording the Pump Pressure in the User Help section.)

Pin Assignment 2-pin Cinch Connector

Inside:  Signal (pressure)

Outer ring:  GND

Device Settings:

No special settings required.

 

Software Installation

Install the Device Driver in the Chromeleon Server Configuration. (For more information about the program, refer to Software Installation and Communication  The Server Configuration Program.)

  1. Start the Chromeleon server.

  2. Start the Chromeleon Server Configuration program.

  3. Add the pump to the timebase. Select Add Device on the Edit or context menu, and then select Dionex from the Manufacturers list box and P580 Pump from the Devices list box.

  4. The following settings are required:

On the General tab page, select a free COM port. Verify that the Demo Mode is disabled.

On the Head Type & Limits tab page, specify the used pump head type and determine the flow rate and system pressure limits.

On the Solvents tab page, determine the number and names of the solvents delivered by the pump.

On the Relays tab page, click a check box to enable or disable the corresponding relay. .

The Error Levels tab page classifies the severity of any errors that occur. It is generally not necessary to change the default settings.

  1. To control the P580 HPLC pump connect, the P580FULL.pan (pump only) or the HPLC.pan (P580 as part of an HPLC system) Control Panel in the Chromeleon client to the corresponding timebase.

Application

The automatic pre-compression control of the Dionex P580 Pump considers the varying compressibility of the different solvents. Automatic pre-compression can also be used for unknown solvents. Use the following component types:

  1. For low-pressure gradient pumps (LPG): Automatic (Also, refer to Reference Information %B, %C, %D (Solvent Components) in the User Help section)

  2. For high-pressure gradient pumps (HPG): Custom (+ Learn and Freeze in the Reference Information section.)

(For more information, refer to Practical Tips for Device Control  Setting Automatic Pre-Compression in the User Help section.)

For program examples regarding pump control, refer to Practical Tips for Device Control  Pump and Flow Control in the User Help section.

Troubleshooting

For a list of all error messages that might appear in Chromeleon, refer to the Error Levels tab page in the Server Configuration program.

Error Message

Cause

Remedial Action

Driver and pump configuration don't match. Solvent type command discarded. Use the Chromeleon Installation Tool to adapt the driver configuration.

The selected solvent type cannot be entered, as the pump configuration was changed. The device driver settings no longer correspond to the current pump configuration.

Update the device driver settings. Double-click the P580 Pump in the Server Configuration and confirm the settings by clicking OK.

The pump configuration has changed. Use the Chromeleon Installation Tool to update the driver configuration. (Double-click the pump name and click "OK.")

The pump configuration was changed. The device driver settings no longer correspond to the current pump configuration.

Update the device driver settings. Double-click the P580 Pump in the Server Configuration and confirm the settings by clicking OK.

 

Further Information

 Tip:  

For detailed installation instructions, refer to the operating instructions for the P580 HPLC Pump.

For an overview of the pump, refer to  P580 HPLC Pump: Overview.

For an overview of the different Dionex devices that are distributed at present, refer to  Installing Dionex Devices.