515 HPLC PUMP

Waters® 515
HPLC Pump

The Waters 515 HPLC Pump combines the most important aspects of HPLC performance –
accuracy, precision, reliability, pulse-free eluent delivery and proven functionality. An easy-
to-read display and keypad user interface enable error-free programming. Automatic purge,
flow calibration and on-board diagnostics enhance confidence in results.

Operating Specifications

Number of Eluents One

Programmable Flow Rate Range 0.000 - 10.000 mL/min., in 0.001 mL/min increments,
standard 100 µL heads
Flow Precision ≤ 0.1% RSD or two seconds SD, six replicates, based on
retention time or volumetric measures, at 1 mL/min,
1,000 - 2,000 psi backpressure, PQ test
Flow Accuracy ± 1.0% or 30 µL/min, whichever is greater, at 1 mL/min,
degassed methanol, 1,000 - 2,000 psi backpressure
Compressibility Compensation Programmable
Flow Calibration Programmable
Purge Function Preprogrammed, user initiated
Maximum Operating Pressure 6,000 psi (41,370 kPa, 401 bar)
Operating Pressure Limits Programmable high and low pressure limits
User selectable in psi, kPa, bar
Pressure Ripple ≤ 2.0% (1 mL/min, degassed methanol, 1,000 psi
backpressure)
Plunger Guiding System Floating, self-aligning mount

Primary Wetted Surface Materials 316 stainless steel, sapphire, reinforced fluorocarbon
polymer seals

System Physical Specifications

Physical Size (W x H x D) 7.5” (19.1 cm) x 8.0” (20.3 cm) x 18.5” (47 cm)
Weight 33 lb (15 kg)

Environmental
Acoustic Noise <70 dB(A) at operator position
Operating Temperature Range 4˚ C to 40˚ C
Operating Humidity Range 20% to 80%, noncondensing
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Power Requirements

Voltage Range 85 to 264 VAC

Frequency 47 to 63 Hz, single phase

Instrument Control and Communications

Operating Pressure Output 0 to -10V, analog to external control device

Pressure Limit Shutdown Output +15V to -15V, analog to external control device
External Control Device Input TTL-level pulse stream from external control device
Diagnostics Pump use metrics retained automatically, user accessible
through LCD display
Plunger strokes on unit, plunger strokes on seals

Options
External System Control Waters or Micromass® software enables isocratic, flow
programming, and multipump gradient modes
Plunger Seal Wash Continuous
225 µL displacement volume heads 0.000 - 22.500 mL/min, in 0.001 mL/min increments,
3,000 psi maximum operating pressure, enables higher
flow rates for larger scale separations

Ordering Information Part Number

Waters 515 HPLC Pump WAT207000
Waters 515 Extended Flow Conversion Kit WAT207119
Plunger Wash Kit, 100 µL heads WAT031870
Plunger Wash Kit, 225 µL heads WAT030852
Stainless Steel Tee Fitting WAT075215
Static Mixer WAT051518
Reference Valve and Mounting Kit WAT207144

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