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Genius XE SMZ
User Manual

Genius XE SMZ User Manual Rev 7 RSID 4041 EN 19/03/24

Register Product to Operate
To begin operation you will need to register your generator. You can do so by
visiting www.peakscientific.com/activate or by downloading the Peak Genius
App.
Registering will activate your 2 year warranty* - covering every single
component in your generator.






Important!
You must register your generator before nitrogen generation can commence. In
order to be eligible for warranty your generator must be registered to the end
user (not a reseller or distributor) and must have a paid annual preventative
maintenance arranged within 13 months of the installation date & carried out by
a Peak approved Field Service Engineer. Once registered the warranty will be
honoured for a period of 24 months.**
* 2nd year warranty subject to completion of preventative maintenance visit arranged within 13 months of installtion.
For terms and conditions please visit www.peakscientific.com/warranty-statement/
** Call out and labour charges may apply where generator was not purchased directly from Peak

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Contents
Change History

4

How to use this Manual

4

Safety Notices

7

Symbols

7

Safety Notice to Users

7

EU Declaration of Conformity

8

UK Declaration of Conformity

9

WEEE Compliance Statement

10

CSA Compliance Statement

11

European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) Class A Compliance statement

12

FCC Class A Compliance Statement

12

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement

12

Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement

12

Technical Specification

13

Unpacking

14

Fittings Kit Contents

15

Installation

16

Generator Environment

16

Generator Overview

17

General Dimensions

17

Genius XE SMZ Rear Connections

18

Drain Connection

19

Electrical Connection

20

Start-Up Sequence

21

Connecting to the application

22

Tubing Lengths

22

Normal Operation

23

On Demand Gas

23

Generator Cycling

23

Unusual Operation

23

Service Requirements

28

Service Schedule

28

Service Indication

29

Stage 1

29

Stage 2

29

Service Indication Reset

29

Peak Protected

30

Cleaning

31

Troubleshooting

32

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Change History
Rev
1

Comment
Initial Release

Name
L. Couttie

Date
09/02/2021

2

Declarations Update

L. Couttie

18/11/2021

3
4

Power Cable Update

L. Couttie

01/08/2022

Weight Correction

L. Couttie

27/01/2023

5

Declarations Update

L. Couttie

04/10/2023

6

Decalarations Update

L. Couttie

30/01/2024

7

Spec. Update

L. Couttie

19/03/2024

How to use this Manual
This manual is intended for end users and has been written as a reference document
where you can skip to the relevant information.
Users can refer to the contents page to find the relevant information.
Please review each of the following sections carefully.
Thank you for selecting Peak Scientific to meet your gas generation needs, and should
you require any further assistance or support please do not hesitate to contact Peak
Scientific or the Peak Partner from which you purchased your generator.

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Warranties and Liabilities
Warranty & Liability Coverage
1.

Peak warrants that, subject to the provisions in this statement, purchased Peak generators, whether
purchased directly from Peak or indirectly via an approved, certified and trained distributor or partner
(referred to hereafter as a “Peak Partner”) will comply in all material respects with any specifications
referred to in your customer order confirmation and, subject to installation and operational guidelines
being followed as described in applicable product manuals, shall be free from any defects in quality
of materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of installation, provided this takes
place within 3 months of factory dispatch.

2. Where the purchased generator is from the Precision Hydrogen series, Peak further warrants that,
subject to installation and operational guidelines being followed as described in applicable product
manuals, the hydrogen cell shall be free from any defects in quality of materials or workmanship for a
total period of three years (inclusive of warranty period specified in clause 1) from date of installation,
provided this takes place within 3 months of factory dispatch.
3. Where the purchased generator is from the i-Flow 6000 series, Peak further warrants that, subject
to installation and operational guidelines being followed as described in applicable product manuals,
the generator shall be free from any defects in quality of materials or workmanship for a total period
of two years (inclusive of warranty period specified in clause 1) from the date of installation, provided
this takes place within 3 months of factory dispatch and the following provisions have also been met:
a. you must purchase a service plan, ensuring the generator is serviced by Peak or a Peak Partner on
or before the end of the first 12 months of your ownership, and serviced at least once during each
subsequent 12 month period thereafter;
b. the generator (and any associated equipment) must have been commissioned by Peak or a Peak
Partner;
c. the feed air or inlet air supply to the generator must comply with ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 1.2.1 at all
times;
d. your air compressor, dryer, filtration and oil removal systems must be deemed suitable for use by
Peak or a Peak Partner, and must be changed and serviced regularly, in line with the equipment manufacturer’s recommended guidelines; and
e. any generator failure or fault that is deemed to have been caused by the failure of any upstream
equipment, component, part or system (such as air compressor, air treatment or filtration) will be
excluded from the warranty described herein.
4. Where the purchased generator is from the Genius XE range, Peak further warrants that, subject to
installation and operational guidelines being followed as described in applicable product manuals, the
generator shall be free from any defects in quality of materials or workmanship for a total period of
two years (inclusive of warranty period specified in clause 1) from the date of registration, provided
the following provisions have also been met:
a. The product must be registered within 12 months of the build date, to the end user (registrations to
3rd party resellers or other channel partners will not qualify for the warranty extension).
b. You must purchase a service plan, ensuring the generator is serviced by Peak or a Peak Partner on
or before the end of the first 13 months of your ownership
c. The product is required to be serviced in accordance with manufacturer requirements, preventative
maintenance visit must be arranged within 13 months of installation, and the generator must be serviced by Peak, or a Peak Partner within 13 months of installation.
d. Products purchased via Peak Partners may be subject to call-out and labor charges, which is at the
discretion of the Peak Partner.
5. Peak also warrants that any replacement parts whether purchased (directly from Peak, or via a Peak
Partner) or supplied as part of any remedial action undertaken in line with the provisions of clauses 13
and 14, shall be free from any defects in quality of materials or workmanship for a period of 180 days
from the date of factory dispatch, provided its installation is performed by Peak or a Peak Partner.
6. This warranty does not exclude Peak’s liability in respect of any claim for death or personal injury to

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1.

any person, in so far as such can be attributed to negligence or breach of duty of care directly resulting
from failure of Peak to comply with the provisions in clauses 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.

Exclusions & Limitations
2. This warranty does not cover:
a. damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from an alteration or modification to a generator
which has not been carried out by Peak or a Peak Partner;
b. damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from what Peak reasonably believes to be abuse, or
misuse of a generator by you or any third party;
c. liability for accident or neglect (other than pursuant to clause 6);
d. maintenance or repairs which have not been carried out by Peak or a Peak Partner;
e. operation of a generator or exposure of a generator to environmental conditions that fall out-with
operational guidelines as specified in the applicable product user manual; and
f. lightning, power surges or any other acts of God or nature.
3. This warranty is non-transferrable. Only the original owner of the generator may benefit from the
terms within this statement.
4. Peak shall not be liable in respect of any claim made for costs, damages, losses or expenses (whether consequential, direct, indirect or otherwise) or in any respect howsoever arising including, but not
limited to, liability from accident or negligence (other than pursuant to clause 6) that may be suffered
by you or any third party.
5. No person or entity is authorised to change the terms and conditions outlined in this warranty statement in any respect, or to create any additional obligations or liabilities for any party involved.
6. This warranty statement supersedes any and all prior warranty agreements between the parties and
constitutes the complete, final and exclusive understanding of the parties with respect to the subject
matter. All prior negotiations, representations, or promises, whether oral or written, of either party
shall be deemed to have been merged herein.
7.

If any part of this warranty statement is invalidated, for whatever reason, such part will be deleted
and the rest shall remain unaffected, continuing to be in full force and effect.

Delivery of Warranty Service
8. Subject to clause 14, and:
a. Peak being notified by you, within the duration of the applicable warranty period, of any defect
that you think is subject to any warranty valid under clauses 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; and
b. Peak being permitted to inspect the generators, parts and their installation (along with any relevant
packaging)
Peak shall at its option repair or replace defective generators or parts (including, if necessary, any
moving parts and irrespective of runtime). No additional charges will apply, for parts or delivery and,
where applicable, labour or travel. Peak will endeavour to deliver this service within 3 working days of
your notification.
9. Where, in Peak’s reasonable opinion, a defect is subject to an exclusion described in clause 7, Peak
reserves the right to charge for parts or delivery and, where applicable, you may also be charged by
Peak for call out, labour or travel in respect of any repair or replacement which you authorize Peak to
carry out.

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Safety Notices
Peak Scientific Instruments cannot anticipate every possible circumstance which may
represent a potential hazard. The warnings detailed within this manual refer to the most
likely potential hazards, but by definition cannot be all inclusive. If the user employs
an operating procedure, item of equipment or a method of working which is not
specifically recommended by Peak Scientific, the user must ensure that the equipment
will not be damaged or become hazardous to persons or property.

Symbols
This manual uses the following symbols to highlight specific areas important to the safe
and proper use of the generator.

WARNING

A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure,
process or similar, which if not correctly performed or adhered to, could cause
personal injury or in the worst case death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING
notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood or met.

CAUTION

A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure,
process or similar, which if not correctly performed or adhered to, could cause
damage to the generator or the application. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION
notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood or met.
Caution, risk of electric shock. Ensure power to the generator has been removed
before proceeding.

Safety Notice to Users

WARNING

WARNING

These instructions must be read thoroughly and understood before
installation and operation of your Peak Generator. Use of the generator
in a manner not specified by Peak Scientific MAY impair the SAFETY
provided by the equipment.
When handling, operating or carrying out any maintenance, personnel
must employ safe engineering practices and observe all relevant local
health and safety requirements and regulations. The attention of UK
users is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the
Institute of Electrical Engineers regulations.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the equipment maybe impaired.

WARNING

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EU Declaration of Conformity
We

Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd.

Of

Fountain Crescent, Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, PA4 9RE

Hereby declare that, this declaration of conformity is issued under the sole
responsibility of the manufacturer.
Equipment Type:

Nitrogen Generator

Model Designator:

Genius XE SMZ

To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following applicable EU
Directives, harmonized standards, and other normative requirements.
•

Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
EN 61010-1: 2010+ A1:2019 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use.

•

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 61326-1: 2021 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use
– EMC Requirements. (Class A)

•

Restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic equipment
(RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU as amended by EU 2015/863.

Signed for and on behalf of Peak Scientific by
Signed:
Name:

Fraser Dunn

Position:

Design Engineering Manager



Peak Scientific Instruments ltd,



Inchinnan, Renfrew, Scotland, PA4 9RE, UK.

Date:

5th January 2024

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UK Declaration of Conformity
We

Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd.

Of

Fountain Crescent, Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, PA4 9RE

Hereby declare that, this declaration of conformity is issued under the sole
responsibility of the manufacturer.
Equipment Type:

Nitrogen Generator

Model Designator:

Genius XE SMZ

To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following applicable UK
Statutory Instruments, Standards and other normative requirements.
•

The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 / 1101) as amended.
BS61010-1:2010+ A1:2019 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement Control and Laboratory Use.

•

The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 / 1091) as amended.
BS61326-1:2021 Electrical Equipment for Measurement , Control and Laboratory Use
– EMC Requirements. (Class A)

•

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012 / 3032) as amended.

Signed for and on behalf of Peak Scientific by
Signed:
Name:

Fraser Dunn

Position:

Design Engineering Manager



Peak Scientific Instruments ltd,



Inchinnan, Renfrew, Scotland, PA4 9RE, UK.

Date:

5th January 2024

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WEEE Compliance Statement
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations SI 2013 No 3113
and or the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU
apply to all electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market in the UK and EU
covered by the scope of regulations which can be found in the Government Guidance
Notes (PDF) produced by the Department for Business Innovation and skills for the UK
and here for Europe.
All PEAK products that are subject to the WEEE directive are compliant with the
WEEE marking requirement. Such products are marked with the “crossed-out wheelie
bin” symbol (shown below) in accordance with European standard EN50419. All
old electrical equipment can be recycled. Please do not dispose of any electrical
equipment (including those marked with this symbol) in general rubbish bins. Please
contact your dealer or distributor for clarity.

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CSA Compliance Statement
CSA Group (Canadian Standards Authority) is a Nationally Recognised Testing
Laboratory (NRTL), headquartered in Toronto Canada.
They are authorised to evaluate product to both their own and Underwriters Laboratory
(UL) standards and certify the product to be in compliance to the relevant standards.
Peak products are certified to the current in force revision of the following standards
in order to cover both Canadian and United States requirements for “Safety
Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory use,
Part 1: general Requirements”.
Canada:

CAN/CSA C22.2 No 61010-1-12

United States:

UL 61010-1

As a result the products covered by this statement are certified and listed by CSA
accordingly and are entitled to carry the CSA mark with both Canadian and United
States subscripts , as shown below on the product rating label.

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EMC Class A Compliance Statements
European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) Class A Compliance
statement
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

FCC Class A Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001 (A).
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 (A) du Canada.

Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement

이 기기는 업무용(A급)으로 전자파적합기기로
서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기
바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목
적으로 합니다.
(This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers
and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home.)
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Technical Specification
Environment
Genius XE SMZ
Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature

5°C (41°F)

Maximum Operating Ambient Temperature

30°C (86°F)

Maximum Altitude
Maximum Relative Humidity

3000 m
80% Non-Condensing

Minimum Storage Temperature*

-20°C (-4°F)

Maximum Storage Temperature*

60°C (140°F)

*NOTE – When taken out of storage the Generator should be allowed to acclimatize at room temperature for a minimum of 3 hours before operation.

Generator Outlets
Nitrogen Maximum Flow^

27 L/min @ 6.89 bar
(0.95 cfm @ 100 psi)

Air Maximum Flow^

29 L/min @ 6.89 bar
(1.02 cfm @ 100 psi)

Particles
Phthalates
Suspended Liquids
Gas Outlets
Drain Outlet

<0.01µm
NONE
NONE
2 x ¼” BSPP
1 x ¼” BSPP

Electrical Requirements
Voltage
Frequency
Current
Input Connection
Power Cord
Pollution Degree
Installation / Over Voltage Category

220 - 240v ±10%
50/60 Hz
9A
C20 Plug
C19 socket to local connection
2
II

General
Dimensions cm (inches) WxDxH
Generator Weight Kg (lbs)
Shipping Weight Kg (lbs)
Heat Output

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57 x 89.7 x 70 (22.4 x 35.3 x 27.6)
129 Kg (245 lbs)
157 Kg (346 lbs)
5186 BTU/hr

Unpacking
Although Peak Scientific takes every precaution with safe transit and packaging, it is
advisable to fully inspect the unit for any sign of transit damage.
Check ‘SHOCKWATCH’ and ‘TIP-N-TELL’ labels for signs of rough handling prior to
unpacking.

Any damage should be reported immediately to the carrier and Peak Scientific or the
Peak Partner from where the unit was purchased.
Follow the unpacking instructions posted on the side of the crate. It will require two
people to remove the unit from the shipping crate and to manoeuvre the generator to
the desired location.
Please save the product packaging for storage or future shipment of the generator.
Note: Included with the generator is a “Fittings Kit” containing mains power leads for
UK, EU & US and also all the required fittings and warranty registration card. Be careful
not to discard these with the packaging.

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Fittings Kit Contents
Supplied in the Fittings Kit are all the fittings required to connect the generator to the
application. The contents of the Fittings Kit are as follows:
1. ¼” Teflon Tubing x 3m

x3

2. 6mm PE Tubing x 3m

x3

3. ¼” Compression Fitting x 2

4. 6mm Push-Fit Fitting

x 3

5. Flow Control Silencer x 2
6. UK Mains Power Cable 230v

x1

7. EU Mains Power Cable 230v

x1

8. US Mains Power Cable 230v

x1

9. 4mm Hex Key x 1
All of the generators output ports are located on the output panel at the rear of the
unit.

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Installation
Generator Environment
The generator is designed for indoor use only. It should be installed adjacent to the
application it is supplying. If this is not convenient then the unit can be sited elsewhere,
however, consideration should be made of the lengths of pipe runs as pressure drops
can result from extended runs of pipe.
Performance of the generator is affected by ambient conditions. Please note that the
generator’s function is primarily to remove Oxygen and Moisture from the generated
Nitrogen and/ or Dry Air. Though, depending on model, some hydrocarbon technology
may be employed by the generator, in environments with high ambient concentrations
of THC additional THC removal filtration may be required, or service life of integrated
THC traps may be significantly reduced. 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 unit within such a pocket could adversely affect its
performance. Consideration should also be given to the air flow around the unit. It is
recommended that an air gap of 100mm (3.9”) should be maintained down both sides
and at the rear of the unit. Please refer to the drawing on the following page for the
general dimensions of the unit.
Please ensure Generator is situated in a well vetilated environment and is positioned to
allow easy disconnection from the mains supply if required
Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature:

5 °C (41 °F)

Maximum Operating Ambient Temperature:

30 °C (86 °F)

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Generator Overview
General Dimensions
570 mm / 22.4”

897 mm / 35.3”

700 mm / 27.6"

WARNING

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The generator must always be placed on a flat, level surface. Failure to
do so will affect the performance of the generator.

Genius XE SMZ Rear Connections

IEC Power Inlet
Power Switch

Nitrogen Outlet
Air Outlet
Drain Outlet

Ensure all inlets and outlets are connected to correct sources and applications
WARNING

All Connections should only be carried out by trained personnel
WARNING

Generator must be switched off and unplugged prior to any cleaning
or maintenance operations
WARNING

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Drain Connection
Fit the 6mm push fit fitting to the drain port located on the output panel. Tighten
using a 16mm or 5/8” spanner. Use the 6mm tubing to connect this to a suitable drain
connection or container. It should be noted that the Generator can expel a considerable
amount of water from this (dependant on ambient humidity).

CAUTION

If a container is used it should be emptied at regular intervals. The
container must NOT have an air tight seal as water and air are expelled
at pressure.

When using this drain bottle, please note below recommendations:
1. A drain bottle should only be connected 1:1 to a single Peak Generator
2. The bottle should not be allowed to be filled with drain water to more than 2/3rds
3. The vent size should not be blocked or restricted in any way.

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Electrical Connection
Connect the generator to an appropriate single-phase supply, refer to the generator
serial plate for input specification and ensure your supply matches the requirements.
If an appropriate mains power cords is not supplied or a substitute one is used then
ensure that all components of it the plug, cord and connector have adequate ratings
for the generator and appropriate approvals for the country of use. Failure to do so
could cause damage to the generator or risk overloading of the power cord

WARNING

This unit is classified as SAFETY CLASS 1. THIS UNIT MUST BE
EARTHED. Before connecting the unit to the mains supply, please
check the information on the serial plate. The mains supply must be of
the stated AC voltage and frequency.

EARTH/GROUND (E):-

Green & Yellow

or

Green

LIVE (L):-

Brown

or

Black

Neutral (N):-

Blue

or

White



Electrical requirements are 220 - 240v ±10%. Running at voltages outwith this is not
recommended. Extended periods at extremes can have a detrimental effect on the
operation and life of the generator.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the equipment maybe impaired.
WARNING

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Start-Up Sequence

CAUTION

Before the Generator is connected to the application, the Generator
should be operated in isolation (i.e. not connected to the application)
for thirty minutes. This is to ensure any impurities present are purged
from the system. Failure to do this may harm the application.

Once this is done, the Generator can be re-connected to the mains and switched on.
Pressure will start to build in the internal storage tanks. Once this pressure is reached,
the compressors will continue to run until the internal tank upper pressure limit is
reached and the compressor has run for a period of at least two minutes.
The compressors will then rest until the internal tank lower pressure limits 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.
When the system has been operated for a period of 30 minutes, all the internal pipework and storage tanks will have been purged with Nitrogen.
The Generator is now purged and the tubes can be connected at the rear of the unit.

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Connecting to the application
Once the initial purge run of 30 minutes has completed, and the generator has been
running for 15 mins, (required to reach purity for the application) it is ready to be
connected to the application(s)
The pressure in the internal storage tanks must be allowed to dissipate
before connecting the generator to the application(s)
CAUTION

Attach the ¼” compression fittings to the outlets of the generator. Using the ¼” tubing
supplied, connect the outlets of the generator to the inlets on the application.
If you require more tubing than is supplied please refer to the Tubing Lengths section.

CAUTION

Once the tubing is connected to the application, please ensure that it
is thoroughly checked for being leak-tight. Even the slightest leak in
the gas supply between the generator and the application can lead to
a reduction in efficiency.

Tubing Lengths

CAUTION

The diameter of the tubing which will be connected to the gas outlets
is important and is determined by the length of tubing required. Failure
to follow these recommendations could lead to pressure between
generator and application.

< 10 meters:

Use ¼”/3⁄16” (¼” O/D, 3⁄16” I/D) P.T.F.E. tubing.

> 10 - 40 meters: Use 3⁄8”/ 5⁄16” (3⁄8” O/D, 5⁄16” I/D). Tubing and fittings not supplied
in the fittings kit.
> 40 metres:


Please contact Peak Scientific with the relevant distance and
we will calculate the flow resistance and the tubing size required.

A combination of ¼”/3⁄16” and 3⁄8”/5⁄16” tubing may be used to ensure that there is no large
diameter tubing within the lab (i.e. for the first 20 meters from the generator use 3⁄8”/5⁄16”
and the final 10 meters to the application use ¼”/3⁄16” tubing). Keep the connections and
bends to a minimum.

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Normal Operation
The generator is designed specifically to minimize operator involvement. Given that the
system is installed as described in earlier sections and is serviced in accordance with
the specified maintenance recommendations (see Service Requirements), then it should
simply be a matter of turning the generator on when it is required.
The generator will automatically produce the factory set flow and pressure as detailed
in the Technical Specifications.

On Demand Gas
When the application requires a gas flow, the generator will produce gas on demand.
The generator will continue to supply gas whilst the application is in a ‘Standby’ mode.
As soon as a demand is detected from the application, the generator will match the
applications requirements.

Generator Cycling
The generator is designed to operate in either a cyclic mode or run continuously, this
will be dependent on the output flow.
The cyclic rate of the compressors will depend on the gas demand of the application;
the generator will cycle when the upper tank pressure set limits are achieved within a
3-minute time period.
When the application demands increase, the compressor duty will be higher and the
rest period of the compressor cycle will be shorter. If operated at maximum flow, the
generator will run continuously to maintain the upper tank pressures. Another cause
for continuous operation would be if the generator is installed at high altitude, in an
extreme environment or subjected to low voltage supply. The compressors will undergo
periods where they do not cycle.

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 Peak Scientific or the Peak Partner from which
the generator has been purchased.

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HMI Screens
Normal Operation
When the generator is powered on it will show the following screens until a system
check has been performed.

The checks will last a few seconds then the HMI will show the home screen. Customers
can view two screens at this stage.

Home Screen

This shows live system pressures.

Information Screen

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Troubleshooting
Service Alarms
When a service is due the LED on the front panel will illuminate and the internal HMI will
show the following screens;

When a service is overdue the HMI will show the following screens;

Service due date can be checked through the information screen. Toggle to the run time.

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SMZ Fault Codes
In the event of a fault with an SMZ generator, the HMI will display an amber warning
signal along with a fault reference code.

Toggle the warning indicator in the top right corner of the HMI to view warning
code.

A list of fault codes for the SMZ is shown below;
REF CODE 0006 =

Cell battery failure

REF CODE 0600 =

Low Nitrogen Tank Pressure

REF CODE 0605 =

Low Air Tank Pressure

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SMZ Major Fault Codes
In the event of a major fault with an SMZ generator, the HMI will display a red warning
signal along with a fault reference code.

Toggle the warning indicator in the top right corner of the HMI to view warning code.

A list of major fault codes for the SMZ is shown below
REF CODE 0001 =

Nitrogen Tank Pressure Sensor Fault

REF CODE 0002 =

Air Tank Pressure Sensor Fault

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Service Requirements
Service Schedule
Purchase Interval

Component

Visit

12 Months

Genius XE SMZ Annual Maintenance Kit*

www.peakscientific.com/ordering

4 Years

Genius XE SMZ Year 4 Service Kit*

www.peakscientific.com/ordering

* Please quote your generator serial number when ordering your Maintenance Kit to
ensure selection of the appropriate kit for your generator.

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Service Indication
The generator has the following Service Indication Stages:-

Stage 1
Once either compressor requires a service the HMI will show a service icon.
This is to make 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 HMI service icon showing.

Stage 2
If the service is not completed the generator will continue to run. After 2 weeks, the
service HMI will show a service icon.
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 trouble free operation of the
generator.

Service Indication Reset
Once the service has been completed the Service Indication on the HMI can be reset in
the main control PCB. This will be performed by the Peak Service Engineer or trained
service representative that completes the service operation.

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Cleaning
Clean the outside of the generator only using warm soapy water and a clean damp
cloth. Ensure all excess fluid is thoroughly removed from the cloth prior to use.
Cleaning should only be undertaken with the power switched off and
the power cord removed from the rear of the generator.

CAUTION

Under no circumstances should any solvents or abrasive cleaning
solutions be used as these can contain fumes that could be harmful to
the generator.
Care should be taken with Leak Detections Liquids.

CAUTION

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Troubleshooting
Problem

Possible Solution
•

Ensure power cord is plugged into the Generator
and that the power socket is turned on.

•

Check the fuse in the power cord plug.

•

Contact your service provider.

Compressors are running but pressure is not building.

•

Contact your service provider.

The mass spec is reporting low pressure.

•

Contact your service provider.

The Generator will not switch on and the power switch
does not illuminate.

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Peak Scientific has highly trained, fully certified Field Service Engineers located in over 20 countries
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Peak Scientific
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Inchinnan Business Park
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PA4 9RE
Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 141 812 8100
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