Peak Scientific NM32LA Nitrogen Generator
Contents
1. NM32LA the generator will have a long and trouble free life However the components mentioned below should be replaced to maintain optimum performance levels and maximum runtime Failure to follow the prescribed maintenance will invalidate the product warranty peakscientific com NM32LA Schedule amp Parts Servicing and or repair of the generator should only be undertaken by a TECHNICALLY COMPETENT PERSON with the generator safely isolated The above service parts are available as a Peak Scientific Annual Service Kit offering a single part number containing all maintenance parts required for this gas generator vvhilst giving the added benefit of cost saving over buying the parts separately 12 months Annual Service Kit NM32LA 08 4780 In addition to regular filter changes the NM32LA requires service replacement of the internal compressor To aid the identification of the compressor service requirements Peak Scientific has programmed their generators to indicate the Compressor Service Stages Compressor Service Indication The NM32LA Gas Generator monitors and counts the accumulative run time in hours for the internal compressors and Peak Scientific has programmed the generator to go through the following Service Indication Stages Compressor Service Stage 1 Once the compressors reach a total of 3 000 hours the service LED indicator yellow in the front of the generator will light This is to ma2. Sub Saharan Africa 27 0 83 296 4516 peakafrica peakscientific com peakscientific com NM32LA Training Peak Scientific offers Product Training for a variety of gas generators including the NM32LA Since adopting the training program for Peak Scientific we have certified over 300 Field Service Engineers as Peak Authorized Service Engineer Where the Peak branded technician training program comes into its own it provides an in depth understanding of the gas generator and all its individual components As a result all students are fully conversant with the servicing protocols spare parts and anything else from unpacking the generator to installation maintenance and fault finding Peak Scientific branded product training is available in house in our facilities in Scotland and takes place 6 times a year Though in house training is always the preferred option allowing trainees to gain valuable hands on experience on units we appreciate that the busy schedule of our partners does not always allow for additional travels to the UK As such we also offer training courses to take place at the site of our partners covering all aspects of generator sales amp service tailored to the requirements of our partner To compete and meet your business objectives and achieve a healthy bottom line its critical to maximize uptime The training we offer will help you achieve your performance goals After the training
3. 1x 6mm Push Fit Tube Fitting 2x 1 4 Compression Tube Fitting 1x 2m 6mm Grey Tubing 1x 4m 1 4 Teflon Tubing 1x C19 Mains Cable UK 1x C19 Mains Cable Euro 1x C19 Mains Cable US Operator Training The NM32LA Laboratory Gas Generator is designed specifically to minimize operator involvement Given that the system is installed as described in the user manual and is serviced in accordance with the specified maintenance recommendations then it should simply be a matter of turning the generator on The generator will automatically produce the factory default flow and pressure NITROGEN 32 litres per min ATP 100 psig These flows and pressures are greater than the stated requirements of your instrument and been set to allow for pressure drops between the generator and the instrument ensuring the Mass Spectrometer is supplied with the required pressures and flows These settings have been approved by LCMS Manufacturers The NM32LA produces gas on demand If the Mass Spectrometer is operating and requires gas flow the generator will supply this to suit the requirements of the Mass peakscientific com NM32LA Spectrometer If the Mass Specs requirement for gas stops the generator will also stop If the demand from the Mass Spec starts again the generator will detect the demand for gas and will automatically start again to suit the demand The NM32LA is designed for the internal compressors to cyc
4. 02 1016 Coalescer Filter Element 04 4543 Reverse Active Carbon Filter Element 02 1220 Annual Service Kit contains items 02 5494 Large THI Compressor Service Kit 02 5504 Large THI Replacement Compressor 02 5473 Large Compressor Anti Vib Mounts 06 4418 Replacement Compressor Assembly 02 4546 Elbow 1 4 BSP 02 4552 Compressor Braided Hose 02 4544 Reducing Bush 02 4207 Pressure Switch 24V 04 4550 Pressure Gauge 0 200psi 04 4551 Connector Triple Deck 02 4639 Buzzer 24 VOC 04 4544 Circuit Breaker GA 02 4403 peakscientific com NM32LA High Duty Indication The NM32LA has a HIGH DUTY indicator in the front panel This indicator monitors the running condition of the internal compressors and illuminates when they have been operating continually for a period of 8 hours There are a number of extreme conditions that can affect the duty cycling of the compressors inside the NM32LA These extremes include very high ambient temperatures low supply voltages very high flow requirements and locations of high altitude Any of these or a combination of a number of these extremes can be evident in a customer site While the NM32LA generator is designed to operate fully in these conditions it should be noted that the effect of these extremes can force the compressors to run continually The compressors are fully capable of running continually with no detrimental effect However it should be noted that if this is the cas
5. 03 Peak Scientific China 68A 31 F Jin Mao Tower 88 Shi Ji Avenue Pudong Shanghai 200 120 China Tel 86 21 2890 9652 Fax 86 21 2890 9999 Peak Scientific India 202 Amsri Shamira Old Lancer Line Opp St Mary s Degree College S D Road Secunderabad 500 025 India Tel 91 0 40 2780 0663 Fax 91 0 40 2780 0663 Peak Scientific LATAM Solon 352 Col Los Morales Polanco 11530 Mexico D F Mexico Tel 1 866 647 1649 Fax 1 978 608 9503 peakscientific com Peak Scientific Africa Block D Unit D40 The Grove Business Park Old Paardevlei Road Somerset West 7137 South Africa Tel 27 0 27 2185 16542 Fax 27 0 27 2185 16542
6. Extensively tested to ensure reliability and longevity of generator Every generator is tested to its specifications before despatch from factory Electronic Control System facilitates compressor cycling resulting in longer compressor life Indicators for Preventative Compressor Maintenance ensure maximum uptime Alarm function aids fault finding and prevents unnecessary downtime Robust Manufactured with highest quality components Produced by trained and skilled staff at UK Head Office Certified Conformity with Low Voltage Directive EEC EMC EN61326 CAN CSA and UL approved VVEEE and RoHS compliant Peak or Peak Approved Support A variety of preventative maintenance plans are available from Peak Scientific Easy access to a network of authorized partners and Peak Global Support peakscientific com NM32LA Technical Specifications DMA DE Q TT TEI RR EEE CI peakscientific com NM32LA Principle of Operation Being designed to cater for the requirements of typical LCMS applications the NM32LA was developed to provide a reliable source of nitrogen in the laboratory The NM32LA is unique in that it features internal air compressors while offering a low noise low vibration solution for the laboratory without emitting excess heat Nitrogen is generated from ambient air The internal air compressors feed the air through a nitrogen membrane which separates gases by the principle of selective perme
7. PEAK 2 NM32LA SCIENTIFIC Product Information Package 2010 Copyright Peak Scientific Rev 313 08 2010 peakscientific com NM32LA Introduction This is the Product Information Package PIP for Peak Scientific Instruments NM32LA Nitrogen Generator specifically designed to provide gas to LCMS Applications as produced by most LCMS Manufacturers With this guide to the NM32LA we hope to provide you with a better understanding of this Nitrogen generator model both from a sales and from a technical point of view The PIP NM32LA will provide you with detailed information on Specifications of the product Suitable applications Installation and Set Up Trouble Shooting Maintenance Requirements Positioning against competing products Target customers amp Markets Qualifying Questions Alternative Solutions Though we anticipate for this PIP to be a full guide on the NM32LA we will appreciate any feedback in terms of inclusion of other items and or information that will be useful to any of our representatives in the field To submit feedback please address any comments to your account manager who will pass the information to Peak Scientific s Marketing Department or contact the Marketing Department directly through marketing opeakscientific com peakscientific com NM32LA Product Description The NM32LA Nitrogen Generator has been specifically designed to operate LCMS manufactured by Waters Corporati
8. ation across the nitrogen membranes wall For nitrogen polymeric membranes the rate of permeation of each gas is determined by its solubility in the nitrogen membrane material and the rate of diffusion through the molecular free volume in the nitrogen membrane wall Gases that exhibit high solubility in the nitrogen membranes and gases that are small in molecular size permeate faster than larger less soluble gases Fast gases permeate through the membrane wall more readily than slow gases thus separating the original gas mixture into two streams With nitrogen being a slow gas it passes through the membrane while other gases contained in Air CO2 and 02 permeate through the membrane wall and are vented back to atmosphere Installation amp Set Up The NM32LA is designed as a plug amp play system and can easily be installed by the end user However Peak Scientific and their local representatives offer installation of their products by Peak Qualified Engineers Installation by Peak Qualified Representatives is generally recommended and is highly advisable where the generator is not to be installed adjacent to the LCMS Application Site Preparation The NM32LA generator is designed for indoor use only and should only be installed adjacent to the Mass Spectrometer it is supplying If this is not convenient then the unit can be sited elsewhere however consideration should be given to the lengths of pipe runs as
9. e it will increase their duty and they will reach the 3000 hour recommended service interval quicker HIGH DUTY INDICATION RESET If the compressors have been operating continually for a period of 8 hours the indicator light will be illuminated Once the compressors return to a cycling mode the indicator light will automatically switch off There is no manual intervention required INDICATION OF FAULT In most installations the HIGH DUTY indicator will never be illuminated If your NM32LA generator has been operating for a significant period of time then suddenly develops a HIGH DUTY indication with no apparent change in environmantal conditions or flow requirements it may be indicative of a problem with the system such as an external leak of imminent compressor failure You should contact Peak Scientific or any of our authorized service providers It should be noted that the generator will continue to operate so long as it can maintain pressure during this indication Technical Support With a proven track record of quick response times and excellent problem solving skills Peak Scientific has been rewarded with a good reputation as a first class provider of sales and after sales to our partners and customers world wide Country Telephone ema UK amp ROW 44 0 845 258 2943 support peakscientific com North America 1 866 732 5427 usasupport peakscientific com nda o 91 9885 28 6875 indiasupport peakscientific com
10. he NM32LA please contact Peak Scientific peakscientific com NM32LA Product Family The NM32LA is part of a product family suitable for most LC MS Applications and as such forms part of a sell up strategy Depending on application and number of systems the NM32L NIIODR and larger systems such as the NM6OL can provide suitable alternative solutions to the NM32LA for the customer NM32LA NIIODR NM60 420L gt gt SINGLE LCMS SINGLE LCMS SINGLE LCMS MULTIPLE LCMS for any LCMS for any LCMS for any LCMS for multiple LCMS hi flo option available unit with internal Clinical catering for any LCMS for Agilent Jetstream compressor Environments Model applications unit with internal compressor Typically the recommendation of any generator model is dependent on the following Model of LCMS instrument Any additional applications i e H ESI attachment Jetstream Number of LCMS instruments requiring supply Availability of suitable in house air supply Peak Scientific UK Fountain Crescent Inchinnan Business Park Inchinnan PA4 9RE Scotland UK Tel 44 0 141 812 8100 Fax 44 0 141 812 8200 Peak Scientific Germany Herriotstrasse 1 60528 Frankfurt Germany Tel 49 0 69 677 33 490 Fax t49 0 69 677 33 200 2010 Copyright Peak Scientific UK Peak Scientific North America 19 Sterling Road Suite 48 Billerica MA 01862 USA Tel 1 866 647 1649 Fax 1 978 608 95
11. ke the user aware that a service of the generator is due and should be planned at the earliest convenience The generator will continue to operate as normal with the LED on Compressor Service Stage 2 If the service is not completed the Generator will continue to run Once the compressors reach a total of 4 000 hours the service LED indicator yellow will start to flash This is to make the user aware that the service of the generator is now overdue and must be completed immediately to ensure the continuous operation of the generator EEE RC CI every 4 000 hours or 12 Compressor Service Kit 06 5529 months Compressor Replacement Assembly 08 8141 Please note that this service replacement interval may be shortened by extreme ambient conditions such as heat high relative humidity altitude and excessive use of the generator being the most prominent examples Compressors can be re fitted as an alternative to replacements up to a maximum of 3 times this is a more cost effective solution however a degree of technical expertise is required peakscientific com NM32LA Recommended Spare Parts Though Peak Scientific anticipates that the Spare Parts used to fulfil the generators maintenance requirements should be all parts required throughout the lifetime of the NM32LA it may be advisable for any authorized service staff to have the following parts available Part Description P N P N Compressor Inlet Filter Element
12. le This cycling reduces the duty run time on the compressors The rate at which they cycle will be dependent on the gas required to satisfy the demand of the Mass Spec If the Mass Spec demands the maximum gas flow of the NM32LA the compressor duty will be higher If the Mass Spec demand is lower than the maximum gas flow then the duty on the compressors will decrease If the generator is installed in an extreme environment or is subjected to low supply voltage or high altitude the compressors may undergo periods where they do not cycle The only additional tasks required are Unusual Operation If at any time the generator begins to emit excessive noise or vibration then it should be switched off and you should contact your authorised service provider or Peak Scientific as soon as possible System Drain Please ensure that the drain port at the rear of the compressor is led to a suitable connection or container It should be noted that the generator will expel considerable amounts of water from this port If a container is used it should be emptied at regular intervals Note The container must pot have an airtight seal Service Ensure that the generator is serviced in accordance with the maintenance recommendations The information is also made available as a download from the Peak Scientific Website on www peakscientific com Maintenance Due to the simplicity of the design and the small number of moving parts in the
13. on Thermo Fisher Scientific Agilent Technologies Shimadzu Bruker and similar producing the required flow rates purities and pressures to cater for the requirements of this application Extensively tested under supervision of Peak and LCMS Manufacturers the NM32LA has been approved to supply Nitrogen to their LCMS Applications The NM32LA generates Nitrogen through the application of Membrane Technology Nitrogen membranes separate gases by the principle of selective permeation across the nitrogen membrane wall Fast gases permeate through the nitrogen membrane wall more readily than slow gases thus separating the original gas mixture into 2 streams The purity of the desired streams can be adjusted depending on operating conditions Internal air compressors further make the NM32LA a stand alone self sufficient Nitrogen Generator independent from external air sources Features amp Benefits Experience Peak Scientific has more than 10 years of experience in the development production and service of laboratory gas generators e Safety Products operate within Health amp Safety Standards No requirement to replace dangerous gas cylinders e Simple Installation Designed as a Plug amp Play System Economical More cost effective than gas bottles or cylinders e Portable Easy to fit into your laboratory environment Convenience No more worries about running out of gas Reliable
14. pressure drops can result from extended runs of pipe Performance of the NM32LA generator like all sophisticated equipment is affected by ambient conditions Continuous operation in ambient temperatures exceeding 30 C will shorten the life of the internal air compressors and affect the generator s performance Note should also be taken to the proximity of Air Conditioning outlets These can sometimes give rise to pockets of air with high relative humidity Operation of the NM32LA within such pockets could also adversely affect its performance Please ensure sufficient air flow around the unit It is recommended that an air gap of 75mm 3 should be maintained down both sides at the rear and across the top of the unit The unit must always be placed on a level surface Failure to do so will affect the performance of the generator System Start Up With the NM32LA installed disconnect the outlet port from the instrument ensuring that any internal pressure has been safely dissipated and switch generator on The initial Purge Run should be conducted for a period of 30 minutes prior to connecting the tubing to the output ports on the rear of the generator Once the generator is switched on the operation of the generator will go through the peakscientific com NM32LA following sequence Fans at the rear of the generator will start after 3 seconds Solenoid valve will energise to vent any residual p
15. ressure from the compressor heads after 2 seconds Compressor No 1 will start after 1 second Compressor No 2 will start after a further second sa Nr The total time for start up is 7 seconds Once the generator has gone through this sequence pressure vvill start to build in the internal storage tanks This can be monitored by vvatching the output pressure gauge on the front panel climb This vvill climb to the factory set pressure as noted in the generator specifications Once this pressure is reached the compressors vvill continue to run until the internal tank upper pressure limits is reached and the compressor has run for a period of 3 minutes or more The compressors vvill then rest until the internal tank lovver pressure limit is reached Once this limit is reached the compressors will switch back on again This compressor cycling is normal and will continue throughout the operation of the Generator VVhen the system has been operated for a period of 30 minutes all the internal pipe work and storage tanks will have been purged with clean Nitrogen On completion the generator will be fully operational and should require no further intervention Note Once the tubes are connected to the Mass Spectrometer ensure that they are thoroughly checked for being leak tight Even the slightest leak in the gas supply between the generator and the Mass Spectrometer can lead to a reduction in efficiency Start Up Kit 1x 8mm Hex Key
16. your engineers will be certified to service Peak products and will receive a certificate acknovvledging their achievement For more information or to arrange free of charge training please contact Peak Scientific at training Qpeakscientific com Service Plans Peak Scientific offers two service plan options for the NM32LA Generator Standard 8 Complete The Complete Service Plan is an all inclusive package which ensures your customer will receive complete care throughout the duration of their service plan with no unexpected additional cost During the course of the year a Peak Engineer or an authorized representative will carry out preventative maintenance visits and all call out charges labour charges and parts are included in the initial Service Plan price In the Complete Service Plan breakdown charges are also included call out labour amp parts and your customer will further benefit from a priority response time The Standard Service Plan offered by Peak Scientific is a more basic package The Peak Engineer or authorized representative will carry out a service visit when they will change consumable parts Any other spare parts and breakdowns are however not included in this plan though a discount may be applied to any charges The response time will only be prioritised over non plan customers If you require any further information or would like to purchase one of the above plans for t
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search