Systec® ZHCR®

Vacuum pump and cOnTROLLER

Product Data Sheet

Systec ZHCR
® ®

Typical D
Vacuum Pump and Controller

The Systec ZHCR (Zero Hysteresis /

Constant Run) vacuum pump is designed for
membrane degassing of the HPLC mobile
phase. Employing a patented closed-loop,
micro-stepping, RPM control-strategy
permits the pump to run with continuously
variable speed, providing quick pull-down at
high RPM, and then sustaining a consistent
Zero Hysteresis / Constant Run
vacuum level at low RPM.
The Systec ZHCR (Zero Hysteresis / Constant Run)
f Patented control eliminates baseline fluctuations Typical Degassing Fluctuations from Vacuum Sources
vacuum pump is designed for membrane degassing of
f Inert
the HPLC flow path
mobile phase. Employing a patented closed- Competitor Vacuum Source Systec ZHCR

loop, micro-stepping,
f 5+ year lifetime RPM control-strategy permits the
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pump to run with continuously variable speed, provid-

f Built-in anti-backflow check valves 0.082
ing quick pull-down at high RPM, and then sustaining a
f Compact
consistent vacuum level at low RPM. 0.08
Absorbance (Au)

Fluctuations in detector baseline due to changes in vacuum 0.078

• Patented control
level are eliminates
eliminated baseline
by not having fluctuations
to repeatedly stop and
• Inert start
flowa single-speed
path pump. This also greatly reduces wear
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• 5+ year
andlifetime
noise. 0.074
• Built-in anti-backflow check valves
• The brushless motor enables quiet operation and is appropriate
Compact 0.072

for environments where solvent vapors may be present.

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Fluctuations in detector baseline due to changes in 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Flowpaths are entirely inert and the continuously purged
vacuumhead
level are eliminated by not having to repeated-
design allows the pump to start into a full vacuum –
Time (sec)
ly stop and
vacuum will a
start single-speed
not be released in pump.
the eventThis
of a also
powergreatly
loss. Fluctuations in detector baseline of a single-speed pump compared
reduces wear and noise. The brushless motor enables Fluctuations in detector baseline of a single-speed pump compared to the
to the patented technology of the Systec ZHCR vacuum pump.*
patented technology of the Systec ZHCR vacuum pump.*
quiet operation and is appropriate for environments UV detector baseline fluctuations are minimal when compared to
UV detector baseline fluctuations are minimal when compared to traditional
where solvent vapors may be present. Flowpaths are traditional stop and start vacuum sources.

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stop and start vacuum sources.
entirely inert and the continuously purged head design
allows the pump to start into a full vacuum – vacuum *Vacuum chamber consists of 480 μL of Systec AF tubing: flow
rate is 1 mL/min, eluent is methanol; wavelength is 215 nm.
will not be released in the event of a power loss.

*Vacuum chamber consists of 480 µL of Systec AF tubing: flow rate is

1 mL/min, eluent is methanol; wavelength is 215 nm.

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Systec® ZHCR®
Vacuum Pump Technical Data Electrical Specifications: Stepper Motor
Air Flow (no vacuum):
f 650 SCCM @ 400 RPM; 45 SCCM @ 60 RPM
TEchnicaL daTa Type:
f Uni-Polar, 1 Amp @ 4.6V DC / phase; 200 steps / rev.
Vacuum Level: Drive:
f
Vacuum Pump
<40 mmHg @ 60 RPM (1 SCCM air flow)
Pump-down Time:
f
Stepper Motor – Electrical Spec.
Micro-stepped, control current set to 425 mA / phase
avg. current
Air Flow (no vacuum): 650 SCCM @ 400 RPM; 45 SCCM @ 60 RPM Type: Uni-Polar, 1 Amp @ 4.6V DC / phase; 200 steps / rev.
f <1 minute (with 4 MINI degassing channels, 50cc total Chop Frequency:
Vacuum Level: <40 mmHg @ 60 RPM (1 SCCM air flow) Drive: Micro-stepped, control current set to
internal chamber volume) f Approximately 25 kHz
Pump-down Time: <1 minute (with 4 MINI degassing channels, 425 mA / phase avg. current
Pump Head Continuous Purge Air Flow
50cc total Rate:chamber volume)
internal Speed:
Chop Frequency: Approximately 25 kHz
1 SCCM,
Pumpf Head Primary; 9 SCCM, Secondary
Continuous f Continuously Variable. Ranges
Speed: from 1 RPM
Continuously to 450Ranges
Variable. PRM, from 1 RPM
PurgeWetted
Air Flow Rate: 1 SCCM, Primary; 9 SCCM, Secondary depending on the deviation fromPRM,
to 450 vacuum setpoint inon the deviation
depending
Materials:
Wetted Materials: PTFE, EPDMPolypropylene, PTFE, EPDM Rubber closed-loop control. from vacuum setpoint in closed-loop control.
f Polypropylene, Rubber
Noise: <52 dB (@ 50 dB ambient)
Noise:
Expected Lifetime: >5 years (continuous run @ 60 RPM) Power Requirement
Power Requirement
f <52 dB (@ 50 dB ambient)
15-24VDC:
f 15-24V DC: <5 watts Typical
<5 watts Typical. 10 watts peak
Expected Lifetime:
Overcurrent Protection Device: 1.10 Amp Hold,
f >5 years (continuous run @ 60 RPM) f 10 watts peak 2.20 Amp Trip at 20 °C
f Overcurrent Protection Device: 1.10 Amp Hold,
Typical performance of a Systec vacuum
pump at various speeds. 2.20 Amp Trip at 20 °C
Temperature
Flow Rate v. Vacuum • <25 °C rise above ambient with ambient <50 °C in open air
600
•Temperature
The 5 watts of heat dissipated will cause varying temperature
60 RPM
rise in conditions other than open air.
120 RPM f <25 °C rise above ambient with ambient <50 °C in open air
240 RPM • The maximum rated temperature of the pump is 75 °C
f The 5 watts of heat dissipated will cause varying temperature
400
400 RPM
Flow Rate, sccm

rise in conditions other than open air.

f The maximum rated temperature of the pump is 75 °C

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Vacuum Pump Dimensions / Mounting

Vacuum Pump Dimensions / Mounting

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2.75
[70mm]

2.75
[70mm]
5.06
[129mm] 1.65
[42mm]

Ø #6-32 MOUNTING HOLE (3X)

5.06 1.125
[129mm]
.562 [70mm] 1.65
[14mm] [42mm]

Ø #6-32 MOUNTING HOLE (3X)

2.635 .185 .189
[67mm] [5mm] [5mm]
1.125
.562 [29mm]
[14mm]

2.635 .185 .189

[67mm] [5mm] [5mm]
 Pump Control Specifications
Power Requirements LED Indicators
• 15-24V DC; <5 watts t ff ypical, 10 watts peak. LED 1 (Green)
• Power on
Vacuum Sensor Calibration Accuracy (NIST Traceable) LED 2 (Yellow)
• ±0.5% of reading ±2 mmHg absolute over an ambient operating • Solid on = Normal operation, vacuum level >13.3 kPa (100 mmHg)
temperature range of 10-35 °C. • Flashing on 1 sec. / off 2 sec. = Vacuum sensor signal error
(Error Code 4 – see below).
• Flashing on 1 sec. / off 1 sec. = Operational error (Codes 1-3).
Vacuum Validation Output
LED 3 (Green)
Speed: 5mV DC / 0.13 kPa (1 mmHg) absolute from
2.7 to 106.7 kPa (20 to 800 mmHg) • Normal operation, vacuum within acceptable operating range.
(0.100V DC @ 2.7 kPa (20 mmHg);
4.000V DC @ 106.7 kPa (800 mmHg)). Errors Detected
Accuracy: ±1.0% of reading ±0.010V DC from 20 to 800 mmHg 1 – Pumpdown
over an ambient operating temp. range of 10-35 °C. • Unable to reach 13.3 kPa (100 mmHg) in 5 minutes.
2 – High RPM
Pump Speed Monitor Output (Test Point on P.C. Board) • Vacuum (mmHg) × motor speed (RPM) >6000 for more than
Signal: 5mV DC / 1 RPM from 10 to 450 RPM 2 min. in the running state.
(0.050V DC @ 10 RPM; 2.250V DC @ 450 RPM).
3 – Low RPM
Accuracy: ±3.0% of reading over an ambient
operating temp. range of 10-35 °C. • Motor speed <10 RPM in the running state
4 – Sensor Signal
Closed-Loop Control Setpoint • Sensor signal >106.7 kPa (800 mmHg) or sensor signal <1.3 kPa
(10 mmHg)
• 6.7 kPa (50 mmHg) absolute (pump runs at high RPM until near
setpoint, then speed is varied to maintain a value of 6.7 kPa
absolute – load independent). Communications
• RS-232 communication to a PC is available as an accessory, with
enabled communication firmware and customized PC software.

Control P.C. Board Dimensions / Mounting

5.00
[127mm]

4.60
[117mm]

.125 DIA [3.2mm]

4 MOUNTING HOLES

2.30 1.60
[58.4mm] [48.4mm]

1.49 COMP
[38mm] SIDE
 Systec® ZHCR®
Available configurations
Vacuum Controller
Vacuum Pump Vacuum Level
Systec Part Number Control type (kPa/mmHg Absolute) Vacuum Control Type LED Indicators
9000-1056 Analytical 6.7 / 50 Closed Loop 3
9000-1054 Analytical N / A* Open Loop 3
9000-1057 Preparative 10.7 / 80 Closed Loop 3

* Pump down at 400 rpm for 10 min, maintains 60 rpm.

Pump / Controller Assembly

Vacuum Pump Vacuum Level Max. # of Vacuum
Systec Part Number Control type (kPa/mmHg) Vacuum Control Type LED Indicators Frame Type Chambers
9000-6290 Analytical 6.7 / 50 Closed Loop 3 L-Bracket 8

Vacuum Pump
Vacuum Pump Max air Flow†
Systec Part Number Control type (SCCM)
9000-1471 Analytical 3 @ 6.7 kPa Vacuum
9000-1472 Preparative 10 @ 10.7 kPa Vacuum

† CH3CN is in all degassing channels. Air flow will be improved with other solvents.

For ordering and technical support, please contact:

Europe: Biotech AB Tel +46 (0)300-56 91 80. info@biotech.se www.biotech.se
USA: Biotech USA LLC Tel:612-703-5718. sales@biotechusa.us www.biotech.se
Japan: BioNik Tel:+81-545-38-9125. info@bionikinc.com www.bionikinc.com