Knauer Valve Unifier (VU4.1)

This is an updated version of the older Knauer K-6 - the older model is becoming unreliable due to old age.

Important

This device uses the KNRK6 IOC and OPI, with:

  • COMMS_MODE set to ip

  • the relevant IP address provided using the HOST macro.

Manufacturer manual is available at:

\\isis\shares\ISIS_Experiment_Controls\Manuals\Knauer Valve Unifier VU4.1

Connection details

The device should be plugged in to the network using the β€œLAN 1” port. It should acquire an IP address by DHCP, this can be verified using menus on the device.

Existing devices should have their IP reserved in DHCP for both R55 and R80 as these are movable devices. These reserved IPs are written on labels on the device. A listing of known pumps and their reserved DHCP IP addresses is available in the manuals folder.

The device will respond to a ping.