Smart control of your pump operations.
Q-Control is an integrated pump controller for Quattroflow multiple-use and single-use pumps. It interfaces with a variety of flow and pressure sensors to provide user with automated control over their pump operations. With built-in smart control functions that no longer requires an external PLC, Q-Control leads to a new generation of Quattroflow biopharma pumps.
- Integrated pump controller that interfaces with different flow and pressure sensors
- Smart control functions that usually require an external PLC
- PID control mode for pressure- or flow-controlled pump operations
- Autotune function to automatically find optimal PID parameters
- Configurable alarms to stop the pump
- Dispensing feature to automatically fill defined volumes of liquid
- RS485 Modbus communication port
- Trend data and alarm logging
- Remote operation
- Available for Quattroflow quaternary diaphragm pump models: QF30, QF150, QF1200, QF2500 and QF4400
Performance
| FUNCTIONS | DESCRIPTION |
| Manual Mode | Manual motor speed selection |
| Manual Flow | Manual motor speed selection with flow calculation |
| External Mode | External pump control |
| Dispense Mode | Automated dispensing of preconfigured volumes |
| Pressure Control Mode | Automated pressure control, e.g. for filtration; requires a connected pressure sensor |
| Flow Control Mode | Automated flow control, e.g. for cross-flow control; requires a connected flow sensor |
| Alarms | Free configurable alarms |
| PIN Codes | PIN code protection of configuration settings |
| USB Port
Backup of system configuration setting |
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Communication
| I/O SIGNALS | POTENTIAL USE |
|---|---|
| 3 x analog input 4-20mA 1 x analog input 0-10 VDC incl. 24 VDC supply voltage for sensors |
External sensor (e.g. pressure and/or flow) External pump control |
| 3 x digital inputs | Diaphragm monitoring External start/stop High pressure switch |
| 1 x RS485 (Modbus RTU) | Signal monitoring Pump remote control |
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Quattroflow
QuattroflowTM Fluid Systems is a leading manufacturer of unique 4-piston diaphragm pumps, offering extremely low shear, pulsation and particulate generation, making them perfect for applications such as chromatography and tagential flow filtration (TFF). Quattroflow pumps are available as both single and multiple use in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. BPES offer a complete after-sales service and we are proud to be the only Quattroflow Certified Service Centre in the UK. Quattroflow pumps are installed worldwide at companies such as Aventis, Baxter, Chiron, Roche, Sandoz and Boehringer Ingelheim. Quattroflow was founded in 2000, and is a brand of Dover Corporation’s Pump Solutions Group.