Shimadzu LC-10A and LC-2010 HPLC Systems: PumpCommands and Tips for Third-Party Devices
Shimadzu LC-10A and LC-2010 HPLC Systems: Pump
In addition to the standard pump commands (see Commands for Controlling Dionex Devices 
Dionex Pumps), the commands and properties from the table below are available (please note that the display Filter level determines which commands and properties are displayed).
Note:
The names of the Shimadzu commands and properties may be slightly different, depending on version of your pump.
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Property |
Values |
Description |
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0.0 - 100.0 % |
Use %B, %C, and/or %D to determine the solvent composition. |
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CycleMode |
Auto |
(Available for LC-10Ai, LC-10AT, LC-10ATvp, and LC-20AT, configured as Pump_A in quaternary LPG mode only) Sets the cycle mode. |
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Degasser |
On / Off |
(Only for LC-2010) Turns the degasser on or off. |
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0.000 - 9.999 ml/min |
Sets the flow rate. |
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Motor |
On/Off |
(Only available for the first pump) Turns the (all) pump(s) on or off |
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ModelVariant |
Unknown |
Indicates the pump's operating mode (read-only). Set the operating mode on the Pumps tab page in the Server Configuration program. |
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Pressure |
0 - 432 bar |
Indicates the pressure (read-only). |
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Pressure.LowerLimit |
LC-10A: 0 - 392 bar LC-2010: 0 - 343 bar |
Sets the lower pressure limit. |
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Pressure.UpperLimit |
LC-10A: 10 - 432 bar LC-2010: 10 - 378 bar |
Sets the upper pressure limit. |
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Solvent |
A, B, C, D |
(For pumps with connected FCV-10AL Solvent Selector) Selects the solvent. |
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Solvents |
AAA, AAB, ABA. BAA, BBA, BAB, ABB, BBB |
(For pumps with connected FCV-11AL Solvent Selector) Selects the solvent.
When using a binary or ternary HPG pump, make sure that the FCV-11AL is connected to pump A. Otherwise, the Audit Trail will report an error. |
Tip:
To use the Motor On/Off, CycleMode, and Solvent properties, you have to enter them manually in the PGM Editor.
The CycleMode, Degasser, and Solvent properties supported by Chromeleon correspond to the Shimadzu LPGE.M, DEGAS, and PASV, PBSV, and PCSV properties (see the table above).
For further information, also refer to:
Shimadzu LC-2010 HPLC System: Setting Gradient Profiles
Shimadzu LC-10A/LC-20A/LC-30A HPLC Pumps: Tips
Shimadzu HPLC Systems: Commands and Tips
For information about how to install the Shimadzu HPLC Systems, refer to Hardware Installation
Shimadzu LC-10A/LC-20A HPLC System: Installation
Shimadzu LC-10A/LC-20A Prominence HPLC System: Pumps
Shimadzu LC-2010 HPLC System: Installation