Prep 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).

Pressure A, B

(G7161B with second pressure sensor only)

The current pressure readings of each of the two pressure sensors.

Ripple

(G1361A and G7161B)

The current ripple (in %).

Ripple A, B

(G7161B with second pressure sensor only)

The current ripple readings (in %) of each of the two pressure sensors.

Pressure Limit

The current maximum pressure limit.

The reason for any limitation to the maximum pressure limit is displayed (G7161A/B only)

Flow Limit

The current maximum flow limit.

The reason for any limitation to the maximum flow limit is displayed (G7161A/B only)

Composition A, B

(G7161A/B only)

The percentage contribution of each of the solvent channels to the current solvent composition.

Purge Status

(G1361A only)

The current status of the purge, on or off.

Purge Time

(G1361A only)

The current purge time (in minutes).

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

(G7161B only)

Switches the solvent selection valve to the alternative position.

Bottle Fillings

Displays the Bottle Fillings dialog box.

Purge on/off

(G1361A only)

Toggles the status of the purge, on or off.

Seal Wash Prime

(G7161A/B only)

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).

Modify

  • Manual Flow Limit

    Displays the Manual Flow Limit dialog box, which allows you to set an upper limit on the flow rate.