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Vacuubrand BVC control Instruction Manual
Summary of BVC control
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Page 1 of 76 biochem-vacuucenter bvc control bvc control g bvc professional bvc professional g instructions for use technology for vacuum systems.
Page 2: After Sales Service:
Page 2 of 76 trademark index: vacuu·lan ® (us-reg.No 3,704,401), vacuu·bus ® , vacuu·control ® , peltronic ® , vario ® (us-reg.No 3,833,788), vacuubrand ® (us-reg.No 3,733,388), wh 2 o really cares ® (us-reg.No 4,104,537), co 2 mmitted to change ® (us-reg.No 4,104,536), vacuu·view ® , green vac ® (u...
Page 3: Contents
Page 3 of 76 contents safety information! ............................................................. 5 important information! ......................................................................... 5 general information ..............................................................................
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Page 4 of 76 assembling a hose nozzle at the bottle head of the bvc ................ 50 quick coupling sets .......................................................................... 51 accessories - spare parts ................................................ 52 troubleshooting .......................
Page 5: Safety Information!
Page 5 of 76 safety information! Important information! + keep this manual complete and accessible to per- sonnel at all times! + read this manual carefully before installing or op- erating the equipment. Observe the instructions contained in this manual. + do not modify the equipment without author...
Page 6: Notice
Page 6 of 76 ➨ danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. + warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. • caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result...
Page 7: General Information
Page 7 of 76 general information + read and comply with this manual before installing or operating the equipment. + before operating the equipment read and comply with the section ”cleaning and decontamination”! Remove all packing material, remove the product from its packing-box, remove the protect...
Page 8: Aspiration of Liquids
Page 8 of 76 ensure that the equipment and all components are suit- able for the intended application. Use the system only for aspiration of liquids and filtration . Setting up and installing the system ➨ equipment must be connected only to a suitable elec- trical supply and a suitable ground point....
Page 9: Safety Regulations
Page 9 of 76 provide a firm level platform for the equipment. Ensure a stable position of the pump without any mechanical con- tact except of the pump feet. Comply with all applicable safety regulations . Check fan regularly for dust/dirt, clean if necessary to avoid reduced ventilation. Avoid high ...
Page 10: Operating Conditions
Page 10 of 76 operating conditions ➨ the devices have no approval for operation in or for pumping of potentially explosive atmospheres. ➨ the devices are not suitable to pump: - unstable substances and substances which react explosively under impact (mechanical stress) and/ or when being exposed to ...
Page 11: Safety During Operation
Page 11 of 76 safety during operation ➨ avoid interactions of media in the collection bottle. Comply with material safety data sheets and notes on safe use of the manufacturer. Do not mix incompatible disinfectants and/or in- compatible reagents / solvents or any unknown substances. Incompatible che...
Page 12: Hazardous
Page 12 of 76 ➨ adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dan- gerous, toxic, explosive, corrosive, noxious or polluting fluids, vapors and gases. In such cases, install an ap- propriate collecting and disposal system and take pro- tective action for pump and environment. ➨ if the equipment ...
Page 13: Leak Rate Of The Equipment
Page 13 of 76 + comply with applicable regulations when disposing of chemicals. Take into consideration that chemicals may be polluted. Take adequate precautions to protect peo- ple from the effects of dangerous substances (chemi- cals, thermal decomposition products of fluoroelas- tomers), wear app...
Page 14: Self-Hold
Page 14 of 76 electronic equipment is never 100% fail-safe. This may lead to an indefinite status of the equipment. Failure of the pumping unit (e. G., by power failure) or connected compo- nents, or change of parameters must not lead to a critically dangerous situation under any circumstances. In c...
Page 15: Moving The Cover
Page 15 of 76 ➨ never operate the pump if covers or other parts of the pump are disassembled. Ensure that the pump cannot be operated accidentally. ➨ isolate equipment from power supply before re- moving the cover ! ➨ before starting maintenance, unplug the equipment and wait 5 seconds to allow the ...
Page 16: Type
Page 16 of 76 type bvc control / g bvc professional / g pump maximum pumping speed (iso 21360) at 50/60 hz cfm (m 3 /h) 0.4/ 0.5 (0.7 / 0.85) ultimate vacuum (absolute) torr (mbar) 112 (150) maximum permissible inlet pressure (absolute) psi (bar) 16 (1.1) maximum permissible outlet pressure (absolut...
Page 17: Type
Page 17 of 76 we reserve the right for technical modifications without prior notice! Type bvc control / g bvc professional / g system volume of collection bottle gal (l) 1 (polypropylene) / 0.5 (borosilicate glass) (4 (polypropylene) / 2 (borosilicate glass)) connection at the inlet hose nozzle dn 3...
Page 18: Components
Page 18 of 76 we reserve the right for technical modifications without prior notice! Components wetted materials pump housing cover insert ptfe, carbon reinforced head cover etfe, carbon fibre reinforced diaphragm clamping disc etfe, carbon fibre reinforced diaphragm ptfe valve ptfe / ffkm inlet etf...
Page 19: Position
Page 19 of 76 position designation 1 pump me 1c 2 mains connection 3 fuse holder 4 on / off switch 5 touch panel 6 rating plate 7 outlet 8 connection tubing 9 hydrophobic protection filter 10 connection filter 11 connection vacuuhandcontrol vhc pro 12 closing screw (optional: connection second vhc p...
Page 20: Bvc Control G
Page 20 of 76 bvc control g 6 1 7 2 14 12 13 10 11 9 4 8 15 5 3 bvc professional 6 1 7 2 14 12 13 10 11 9 4 8 15 5 3 16.
Page 21: Bvc Professional G
Page 21 of 76 bvc professional g 6 1 7 2 14 12 13 10 11 9 4 8 15 5 3 16 system switched on attention: operate the on/off switch only by hand. On/off switch system switched off.
Page 22: ”Safety
Page 22 of 76 read and comply with the document ”safety information for vacuum equipment - sicher- heitshinweise für vakuumgeräte”! 1 safety information for vacuum equipment sicherheitshinweise für vakuumgeräte safety information for vacuum equipment avis de sécurité pour des dispositifs à vide Указ...
Page 23: Switching On
Page 23 of 76 setting up the bvc. Connect to power supply. Attach tubing of the vacuuhandcontrol vhc pro to the hose nozzle of the bottle head. Check line voltage and current prior to switching on !.
Page 24: Do Not Press The Keys!
Page 24 of 76 operation bvc control / bvc control g the unit has a touch panel so the keys need only be touched gently. Do not press the keys! The keys “+“ and “-“ have to be touched > 0.25 seconds to be actuated. A successful action is confirmed by a blip and the flashing of leds. Use the keys to s...
Page 25: Do Not Press The Keys!
Page 25 of 76 operation bvc professional / bvc professional g the unit has a touch panel so the keys need only be touched gently. Do not press the keys! The keys “+“ and “-“ have to be touched > 0.25 seconds to be actuated. The other keys have to be touched > 0.5 seconds. Touch the keys with led bel...
Page 26: Setting Suction Power
Page 26 of 76 depending on ambient atmospheric pressure (depending on altitude or weather conditions) and on the vapor pressure of the media inside the collection bottle, the setting of a high underpressure (e. G., 850 mbar, 8 leds flash) may lead to continuous operation of the pump. In this case, a...
Page 27: Notice
Page 27 of 76 level sensor of bvc professional / bvc professional g the sensor foil is located on the bottle support. The level sensor gives an alarm and switches off the pump to avoid an overfilling of the collection bottle, if the liquid level in the collection bottle reaches the height of the lev...
Page 28: Do Not Fix Adhesive Foil
Page 28 of 76 use only the original vacuubrand bvc bottle or the original spare bot- tle (see “accessories - spare parts”). Do not fix adhesive foil or something near it at the bottle side next to the sensor foil or directly at the sensor foil. Notice.
Page 29: To Bottle:
Page 29 of 76 the bvc professional (with 4l polypropylene bottle) is equipped with quick couplings at the bottle head (1) and at the inlet of the pump (2). Quick couplings for other versions are avail- able as accessories. (see section “accessories - spare parts“.) quick coupling set (1): vhc pro to...
Page 30: Silencer At The Outlet
Page 30 of 76 silencer at the outlet attention : dust-laden gases, deposits and con- densed solvent vapor can restrict air flow out the silencer. The resultant back pressure can lead to damage of pump bearings, diaphragms, and valves. Under those conditions, a silencer must not be used. Check the si...
Page 31: Shutdown
Page 31 of 76 shutdown short-term: empty bottle. Has the pump been exposed to condensate ? Set the vhc pro to continuous aspiration and the bvc to maximum underpressure and allow the pump to continue to run for a few minutes. Has the pump been exposed to media which may damage the pump materials or ...
Page 32: Filter
Page 32 of 76 filter midi sart® 2000 0.20 µm ptfe in sartorius stedim the hydrophobic filter retains water and aqueous solu- tions also in the form of aerosols. When using solvents or due to evaporation of water, formation of condensate at the outlet of the bvc is possible. + important: comply with ...
Page 33: Bvc Control G
Page 33 of 76 emptying the collection bottle of the bvc control and bvc control g check liquid level in the collection bottle regu- larly. Maximum admissible liquid level in collec- tion bottle: approx. 80 %, depending on the application. (in case of low boiling liquids or in case of suction of liqu...
Page 34: And Bvc Professional G
Page 34 of 76 emptying the collection bottle of the bvc professional and bvc professional g the level sensor switches off the pump at a liquid level of approx. 80% of capacity if cor- rectly adjusted and if the correct bottle size is selected. This is indicated by “blips” and by a red led inside of ...
Page 35: Notice
Page 35 of 76 vent the collection bottle. Remove the tubing at the inlet of the pump or disconnect coupling. Remove screw cap from the collection bottle af- ter venting. Remove bottle from the support. Sterilize and dispose of collected liquid accord- ing to appropriate regulations. After changing t...
Page 36: Autoclaving
Page 36 of 76 autoclaving the collection bottle with bottle head and screw cap, the quick coupling and the filter are des- ignated for steam sterilization at 121°c and 2 bar absolute (1 bar overpressure). Time of ex- posure according to din 58946 t e = 20 minutes. Prior to autoclaving loosen or remo...
Page 37: During Operation”
Page 37 of 76 important notes on use of disinfectants, see also “safety during operation” aggressive disinfectants which release chlo- rine or oxygen radicals, e.G., sodium hypochlo- rite (chlorine bleach) or peroxide compounds can corrode the material of the 4l polypropyl- ene collection bottle and...
Page 38: Sekusept
Page 38 of 76 + using corrosive disinfectants may result in damage, malfunction and/or failure of the equipment. + chlorine permeates the hydrophobic filter on top of the collection bottle and may damage the materials of the equipment or the vacuum supply. + leaking of liquid from a damaged collecti...
Page 39: Cleaning
Page 39 of 76 cleaning incrustations or other deposits on the bottle wall of the bvc collection bottle may influence the alarm level of the capacitive measurement ele- ment of the level sensor of the bvc professional / bvc professional g. The level alarm may occur too early, too late or not at all. ...
Page 40: Correct False Alarms
Page 40 of 76 at the factory, the level sensor is adjusted either to the 4l polypropylene bottle or to the coated 2l glass bottle (g version) at standard conditions. It may be necessary to adjust the sensor to compensate for changes in bottle material, bottle size or changed ambient conditions. Adju...
Page 41: Notice
Page 41 of 76 notice do not attach adhesive foil or anything similar to level sensor or to the side of the bottle directly next to the sensor. Adhesive foil 1. Empty the bottle, decontaminate in case, clean and dry. 2. Position the bottle in the bvc. 3. Connect the bottle via hose to the pump. 4. Sw...
Page 42: Action
Page 42 of 76 from software version v1.9, see rating plate adjustment routine for older software versions: see “instructions for adjust- ment of the liquid level sensor” on www.Vacuubrand.Com. Action reaction meaning step 1 touch and hold “4l p” key. Case 1: the led of the “4l pp“ bottle symbol flas...
Page 43: Action
Page 43 of 76 action reaction meaning case 1: after max. 3 min- utes: the led of the “4l pp“ bottle symbol lights blue. The led´s of the suction power display stop flash- ing. The red led of the “bottle change” key goes out. The pump starts. Adjustment successful. Case 2: after max. 3 min- utes: all...
Page 44: Action
Page 44 of 76 action reaction meaning step 1 touch and hold “2l glass” key. Case 1: the led of the “2l glass“ bottle symbol flashes blue. Adjustment is possible by continuing to hold the “2l glass” key, and proceed- ing to step 2. Case 2 / false alarm: the alert tone of the false alarm is shut off. ...
Page 45: Action
Page 45 of 76 action reaction meaning case 1: after max. 3 min- utes: the led of the “2l glass“ bottle symbol lights blue. The led´s of the suction power display stop flash- ing. The red led of the “bottle change” key goes out. The pump starts. Adjustment successful. Case 2: after max. 3 min- utes: ...
Page 46: Assembling of Components
Page 46 of 76 assembling of components attach new filter. Observe flow direction. Position filter with the printed side “in” towards the bottle. Attach the connecting tube. Replacing the filter vent the collection bottle. Ensure that there is no liquid in the tube to avoid risk of contamination. Rem...
Page 47: Assembling A Second Vhc
Page 47 of 76 assembling a second vhc pro connection set (with / without coupling) or conversion to quick coupling vhc pro - bottle) empty bottle. Decontaminate equipment if necessary. Remove filter with connection tubing from bottle head. Remove screw cap from the collection bottle. Unscrew closing...
Page 48: Bvc With Glass Bottle
Page 48 of 76 bvc with glass bottle screw hose connection (1a) with seal ring (2) or coupling (1b) with seal ring (2) into the screw cap. Assemble hose (3) under the screw cap to the lead through. 1a 2 3 1b bvc with polypropylene bottle insert hose connection (1a) with seal ring (2) or coupling (1b)...
Page 49: (Extension Set)
Page 49 of 76 1 2 3 4 assembling quick coupling bottle - pump unit (extension set) remove tubing. Disassemble hose nozzle. Hold counter piece with open-ended wrench size 19 mm. Assemble coupling (2) with seals (1, 3) and hose nozzle (4). Hold counter piece with open-ended wrench size 19 mm. Connect ...
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Page 50 of 76 assembling a hose nozzle at the bottle head of the bvc empty bottle. Decontaminate equipment if necessary. Remove filter with connection tubing from bottle head. Remove screw cap from the collection bottle. Unscrew closing screw. Screw hose nozzle with seal ring into the screw cap. Onl...
Page 51: Quick Coupling Set: Vhc
Page 51 of 76 quick coupling set: vhc pro to bottle quick coupling made of pvdf, with adapter to connect a vhc pro to a collection bottle. When disconnected, the collection bottle closes vac- uum tight. Quick coupling set: bottle to pump unit quick coupling made of pvdf, to connect a col- lection bo...
Page 52: 635810
Page 52 of 76 collection bottle 4l, made of pp, with protection filter and inlet tube .................. 635810 collection bottle 2l glass, coated, with protection filter and inlet tube .................. 635809 attention: please order quick-couplings separately! Accessories - spare parts set of qui...
Page 53: 638266
Page 53 of 76 protection filter with connection hoses ..... 638266 silicone hose 12/6 mm (length in cm) .......... 635741 vacuuhandcontrol vhc pro ........................... 688061 spare hose for vhc pro ................................. 636156 (minimum order quantity 2 m) silicone hose 9/6 mm (len...
Page 54: 635839
Page 54 of 76 adapter bvc for 2l glass bottle ................ 635839 bvc shuttle ................................................... 696880 (mobile underframe for bvc).
Page 55: Fault
Page 55 of 76 fault possible cause remedy ❑ pump fails to start, system becomes vented. ➨ not plugged in, or failure of electrical supply? ✔ plug in, or check fuse controlling power outlet. ➨ power switched off? ✔ switch on power. ➨ motor overloaded? ✔ switch off, allow motor to cool, identify cause...
Page 56: Fault
Page 56 of 76 fault possible cause remedy ❑ pump is running continuously. ➨ leak in the system? ✔ check tubing, seals, coupling, and blind cap. Screw in or replace if necessary. ➨ too high underpressure for altitude / weather conditions? Vapor pressure of the media inside the collec- tion bottle too...
Page 57: Pump Are Disassembled.
Page 57 of 76 ➨ never operate the pump if covers or other parts of the pump are disassembled. ➨ before starting maintenance, disconnect the electri- cal power cord . Wait 5 seconds after isolating the equipment from ac power to allow the capacitors to discharge. ➨ ensure that the pump cannot be oper...
Page 58: Tools (Metric):
Page 58 of 76 tools (metric): - diaphragm key sw 46 (included in the set of seals) - screw driver torx tx20 - open-ended wrench sw 19 set of seals bvc (1 diaphragm, 2 valves, diaphragm key) .......................... 696879 + please read section ”replacing diaphragms and valves” com- pletely before ...
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Page 59 of 76 ➨ unscrew hose nozzle, or coupling with hose nozzle, using an open-ended wrench. ➨ unscrew elbow fitting with silencer at the outlet of the pump. ➨ depending on bvc version, remove con- nection tubing at the hose nozzle or detach quick coupling. ➨ remove bottle from support. ➨ unscrew ...
Page 60: Head Parts Me 1C
Page 60 of 76 view of the disassembled pump head parts me 1c 1: cover of housing cover 2: housing cover 3: housing cover insert 4: valves 5: head cover 6: guiding pin 7: diaphragm clamping disc with square head screw 8: diaphragm 9: diaphragm support disc 10: washers 11: rod 12: housing 1 7 3 4 5 11...
Page 61: Replacing The Diaphragm
Page 61 of 76 ➨ lift diaphragm carefully sidewise. + never use a pointed or sharp-edged tool to lift the diaphragm. ➨ use the diaphragm key to grip the diaphragm support disc below the diaphragm. Press down the diaphragm clamping disc to bring the diaphragm to its lowest oscillating posi- tion. Unsc...
Page 62: Note
Page 62 of 76 + if the old diaphragm is difficult to separate from the diaphragm support disc, immerse assembly in naphtha or petroleum ether. Do not inhale vapors! + check for washers between the diaphragm support disc and the connecting rod. Make sure that the original number is reassembled. ➨ pos...
Page 63: Assembling The Pump Head
Page 63 of 76 ➨ position any washers that are present be- tween diaphragm support disc and connec- tion rod. ➨ screw diaphragm clamping disc, diaphragm, diaphragm support disc, and washers to con- necting rod. ➨ bring the diaphragm into a position in which it is in contact with the housing and cente...
Page 64: Not
Page 64 of 76 ➨ put on housing cover and housing cover in- sert. + move housing cover insert slightly to ensure that the head covers are correctly positioned. ➨ pay attention to washers and position screws. Screw in 4 screws with washers at the hous- ing cover diagonally, loosely at first with a tor...
Page 65: Checking The Ultimate Vacuum
Page 65 of 76 ➨ position bottle in the support. ➨ depending on bvc version, position tubing to hose nozzle or quick coupling. Checking the ultimate vacuum ➨ after any intervention at the equipment (e.G., repair / maintenance) the ultimate vacuum of the pump has to be checked. The pump achieves its u...
Page 66: Replacing The Fuse
Page 66 of 76 fuse holder ➨ keep the snap-fit squeezed and pull the fuse holder out. ➨ the fuse holder contains two fuses of the same type. Replace the de- fective fuse with a fuse of the same type (see ”technical data”) ➨ insert the fuse holder into the housing of the pumping unit until it snaps in...
Page 67: If Applicable.
Page 67 of 76 every employer (user) is held responsible for the health and safety of his employees. This also applies to service personnel performing repair, maintenance, return or cali- bration. The health and safety clearance form informs the con- tractor about any possible contamination of the de...
Page 68: Quotation
Page 68 of 76 to expedite repair and to reduce costs, please enclose a detailed description of the problem and the product’s oper- ating conditions with every product returned. If you do not wish a repair on the basis of our quotation , the device may be returned to you disassembled and at your expe...
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Page 69 of 76 health and safety clearance form health and safety clearance form 1. Device (model): .................................................................................................................................................. 2. Serial no.: ..........................................
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Page 70 of 76 hersteller / manufacturer / fabricant: vacuubrand gmbh + co kg · alfred-zippe-str. 4 · 97877 wertheim · germany hiermit erklärt der hersteller, dass das gerät konform ist mit den bestimmungen der richtlinien: hereby the manufacturer declares that the device is in conformity with the di...
Page 71: China Rohs
Page 71 of 76 declaration of conformity – china rohs 2 version 01 of april 2017 / aw copyright 2017 declaration of conformity – china rohs 2 vacuubrand gmbh + co kg has made reasonable efforts to ensure that hazardous mate- rials and substances may not be used in its products. In order to determine ...
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Page 76: Vacuubrand Gmbh + Co Kg
Page 76 of 76 disclaimer: our technical literature is only intended to inform our cus- tomer. The applicability of general empirical values and results obtained under lab conditions to your specific operations depends on a number of factors beyond our control. It is, therefore, strictly the users’ r...