Binary Pump Dashboard Panel

Module Graphic

The items in the pump graphic have the following meaning and function:

The current solvent flow rate (in mL/min) is displayed above the pressure display.

Actuals

The following pump actuals are displayed:

Flow

The current solvent flow rate (in mL/min).

Pressure

The current pump pressure (in bar or psi).

Ripple

(Not G4220A/B, G7120A or G7132A)

The current ripple (in %).

Tuning <Channel>

(G4220A/B, G7120A and G7132A)

Indicates the tuning efforts of 1290 Infinity pumps. For pumps operating as expected, the signal should stay in a range of -1 to +1 within the full scale of -2 to +2.

Pressure Limit

The current maximum pressure limit.

Composition A, B

The percentage contribution of each of the solvent channels to the current solvent composition. When a solvent selection valve is fitted, the channels are shown in the graphic.

Purge Status

The current status of the pump purge. (G4220A/B only)

Prepare Pump

Displays the current pump preparation operation and the remaining duration for Purge or Conditioning, or the run time for Prime. (G7120A and G7132A only)

Mixer

The installed mixer type. (G4220A/B, G7120A and G7132A)

Context Menu

The context menu contains the following commands:

Control

Displays the pump's Control dialog box.

Method

Displays the pump's Method Setup dialog box.

Error Method

  • Set Error Method

    Sets the error method to the method that is currently available in the hardware. The error methods are loaded automatically on all modules if an error occurs.

  • Clear Error Method

    Removes the currently loaded error method.

Identify Device

Causes the LED on the front of the module to blink for a few seconds.

Switch On/Off

Toggles the status of the pump, on or off.

Switch Solvent Selection Valve A/B

Switches the solvent selection valve to the alternative position. These menu items are present only when a solvent selection valve is configured.

Bottle Fillings

Displays the Bottle Fillings dialog box.

Purge On/Off

Allows you to control the purging of the system. (G4220A/B only)

Prime On/Off

Allows you to prime the pump heads if they are full of air. (G4220A/B only)

Conditioning On/Off

Allows you to switch pump conditioning on and off. See Conditioning for more information. (G4220A/B only)

Prepare Pump

Displays the Prepare Pump dialog box. (G7120A and G7132A only)

Seal Wash Prime

Allows you to ensure that all air bubbles in the seal wash lines are removed (for example, after the seal wash solvent bottle has been refilled). (G7120A and G7132A only)