Pfeiffer Vacuum IKT 010 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EN
Translation of the Original
IKT 010 ∣IKT 011
Cold cathode sensor for integrated pressure measurement

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Pfeiffer Vacuum product. Your new sensor is designed to support
you in your individual application with maximum performance and without malfunctions. The
name Pfeiffer Vacuum stands for high-quality vacuum technology, a comprehensive and
complete range of top-quality products and first-class service. From this extensive, practical
experience we have gained a large volume of information that can contribute to efficient
deployment and to your personal safety.
In the knowledge that our product must avoid consuming work output, we trust that our
product can offer you a solution that supports you in the effective and trouble-free
implementation of your individual application.
Please read these operating instructions before putting your product into operation for the
first time. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact info@pfeiffer-
vacuum.de.
Further operating instructions from Pfeiffer Vacuum can be found in the Download Center on
our website.
Disclaimer of liability
These operating instructions describe all models and variants of your product. Note that your
product may not be equipped with all features described in this document. Pfeiffer Vacuum
constantly adapts its products to the latest state of the art without prior notice. Please take
into account that online operating instructions can deviate from the printed operating
instructions supplied with your product.
Furthermore, Pfeiffer Vacuum assumes no responsibility or liability for damage resulting from
the use of the product that contradicts its proper use or is explicitly defined as foreseeable
misuse.
Copyright
This document is the intellectual property of Pfeiffer Vacuum and all contents of this
document are protected by copyright. They may not be copied, altered, reproduced or
published without the prior written permission of Pfeiffer Vacuum.
We reserve the right to make changes to the technical data and information in this document.
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Table of contents
1 About this manual 7
1.1 Validity 7
1.1.1 Applicable documents 7
1.1.2 Variants 7
1.2 Target group 7
1.3 Conventions 8
1.3.1 Instructions in the text 8
1.3.2 Pictographs 8
1.3.3 Stickers on the product 8
1.3.4 Abbreviations 9
1.4 Trademark proof 9
2 Safety 10
2.1 General safety information 10
2.2 Safety instructions 10
2.3 Safety precautions 12
2.4 Proper use 12
2.5 Foreseeable improper use 13
2.6 Responsibilities and warranty 13
2.7 Owner requirements 13
2.8 Personnel qualification 13
2.8.1 Ensuring personnel qualification 14
2.8.2 Personnel qualification for maintenance and repair 14
2.8.3 Advanced training with Pfeiffer Vacuum 14
2.9 Operator requirements 14
3 Product description 15
3.1 Function 15
3.2 Switch and status display 15
3.3 Identifying the product 15
3.4 Scope of delivery 15
4 Transport and storage 16
4.1 Transporting the product 16
4.2 Storing the product 16
5 Installation 17
5.1 Establishing the vacuum connection 17
5.2 Establishing the electric connection 18
5.2.1 Connecting the sensor with TIC 010 to HiPace 18
5.2.2 Connecting the sensor with micro USB to HiPace neo 19
6 Operation 20
6.1 Determining the effective pressure with calibration factors 20
6.2 Ignition delay 22
6.3 Pollution 22
7 Removal 23
8 Maintenance 25
8.1 Sensor maintenance 25
8.2 Disassembling the sensor 25
8.3 Replacing the ignition aid 26
8.4 Cleaning of components 28
8.5 Installing the sensor 29
9 Malfunctions 31
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9.1 Troubleshooting 31
9.2 Identifying errors at the measurement chamber 31
10 Shipping 33
11 Recycling and disposal 34
11.1 General disposal information 34
11.2 Dispose of sensors 34
12 Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vacuum 35
13 Spare parts 37
14 Accessories 38
14.1 Accessory information 38
14.2 Order accessories 38
15 Technical data and dimensions 39
15.1 General 39
15.2 Technical data 39
15.3 Dimensions 42
Certification 43
Declaration of conformity 44
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List of tables
Tbl. 1: Applicable documents 7
Tbl. 2: Variants 7
Tbl. 3: Abbreviations used 9
Tbl. 4: Electronic drive units and required firmware versions 19
Tbl. 5: Illuminating diodes 20
Tbl. 6: Required firmware versions 20
Tbl. 7: Calibration factors for the pressure range < 10 hPa 21
Tbl. 8: Malfunctions 31
Tbl. 9: Measurement 32
Tbl. 10: Spare parts 37
Tbl. 11: Conversion table: Pressure units 39
Tbl. 12: Conversion table: Units for gas throughput 39
Tbl. 13: Measured and pressure values 39
Tbl. 14: Electrical data 40
Tbl. 15: Internal volume and weight 40
Tbl. 16: Ambient conditions 40
Tbl. 17: Temperatures 40
Tbl. 18: Substances in contact with the media 41
Tbl. 19: Technical data, TIC 010 41
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List of figures
Fig. 1: Switch and LED 15
Fig. 2: Establishing the vacuum connection 18
Fig. 3: Micro USB connection (type B) 19
Fig. 4: Displayed pressure 21
Fig. 5: Removing the sensor 24
Fig. 6: Disassembling the sensor 26
Fig. 7: Removing the ignition aid 27
Fig. 8: Inserting the ignition aid in the mounting tool 27
Fig. 9: Inserting the ignition aid 27
Fig. 10: Switch for CAL calibration value 29
Fig. 11: Installing the sensor 30
Fig. 12: Contact pins of the measurement chamber 32
Fig. 13: Complete measurement chamber (replacement sensor) 37
Fig. 14: Dimensions 42
List of figures
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1 About this manual
IMPORTANT
Read carefully before use.
Keep the manual for future consultation.
1.1 Validity
This document describes the function of the products listed in the following and provides the most im-
portant information for safe use. The description is written in accordance with the valid directives. The
information in this document refers to the current development status of the products. The document
retains its validity assuming that the customer does not make any changes to the product.
1.1.1 Applicable documents
Designation Document
TC “electronic drive unit” operating instructions (depending on the device used)
HiPace "turbopump" operating instructions (depending on the device used)
DCU “display and control unit” operating instructions PT 0250 BN
HPU 001 “display and control unit” operating instructions PT 0101 BN
TIC 010 “adapter” operating instructions PT 0484 BN
Declaration of conformity (part of these instructions)
Tbl. 1: Applicable documents
You can find these documents in the Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center.
1.1.2 Variants
This document applies to products with the following part numbers:
Article number Designation Connection Version
PT R72 050 IKT 010 (DN 25 ISO-KF, 0.5 m cable) Molex Low current
PT R73 050 IKT 011 (DN 25 ISO-KF, 0.5 m cable) High current
PT R72 100 IKT 010 (DN 25 ISO-KF, 1.0 m cable) Molex Low current
PT R73 100 IKT 011 (DN 25 ISO-KF, 1.0 m cable) High current
PT R72 150 IKT 010 (DN 25 ISO-KF, 1.5 m cable) Molex Low current
PT R73 150 IKT 011 (DN 25 ISO-KF, 1.5 m cable) High current
PT R72 550 IKT 010 (DN 25 ISO-KF, 0.5 m cable) Micro USB Low current
PT R73 550 IKT 011 (DN 25 ISO-KF, 0.5 m cable) High current
Tbl. 2: Variants
You can find the part number on the rating plate of the product.
Pfeiffer Vacuum reserves the right to make technical changes without prior notification.
The figures in this document are not to scale.
Dimensions are in mm unless stated otherwise.
1.2 Target group
These operating instructions are aimed at all persons performing the following activities on the product:
●Transportation
●Setup (Installation)
●Usage and operation
●Decommissioning
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●Maintenance and cleaning
●Storage or disposal
The work described in this document is only permitted to be performed by persons with the appropriate
technical qualifications (expert personnel) or who have received the relevant training from Pfeiffer Vac-
uum.
1.3 Conventions
1.3.1 Instructions in the text
Usage instructions in the document follow a general structure that is complete in itself. The required ac-
tion is indicated by an individual step or multi-part action steps.
Individual action step
A horizontal, solid triangle indicates the only step in an action.
►This is an individual action step.
Sequence of multi-part action steps
The numerical list indicates an action with multiple necessary steps.
1. Step 1
2. Step 2
3. ...
1.3.2 Pictographs
The pictographs used in the document indicate useful information.
Note
Tip
Wear laboratory gloves
Perform a visual inspection
1.3.3 Stickers on the product
This section describes all the stickers on the product along with their meanings.
D-35614 Asslar
Mod.
P/N
S/N
Input
IKT 01x
PT R7x xxx
xxxxxxxxx
5 V DC 2 W
Made in Liechtenstein 2019/04
Rating plate
The rating plate is located on the side of the sensor’s
electronic unit.
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1.3.4 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Explanation
ATM Atmosphere
c Constant for converting measuring signal and pressure
C Calibration factor for calculating the pressure for gases other than air
CAL Calibration
EEPROM Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory
HV High vacuum
HV-ST High vacuum status
HPU Handheld Programming Unit
DCU Display Control Unit
LPS Limited power source
MSL Mean sea level
OR Overrange
[P:000] Electronic drive unit parameter with number
p Pressure
PLC Programmable logical controller
ST Status
WAF Width Across Flats
TC Turbopump electronic drive unit (turbo controller)
U Measuring signal [V] (output voltage)
UR Underrange
Tbl. 3: Abbreviations used
1.4 Trademark proof
●HiPace® is a registered trademark of Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH.
●Molex® is a registered trademark of Molex Incorporated, Lisle, Illinois, USA.
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2 Safety
2.1 General safety information
The following 4 risk levels and 1 information level are taken into account in this document.
DANGER
Immediately pending danger
Indicates an immediately pending danger that will result in death or serious injury if not observed.
►Instructions to avoid the danger situation
WARNING
Potential pending danger
Indicates a pending danger that could result in death or serious injury if not observed.
►Instructions to avoid the danger situation
CAUTION
Potential pending danger
Indicates a pending danger that could result in minor injuries if not observed.
►Instructions to avoid the danger situation
NOTICE
Danger of damage to property
Is used to highlight actions that are not associated with personal injury.
►Instructions to avoid damage to property
Notes, tips or examples indicate important information about the product or about this docu-
ment.
2.2 Safety instructions
Safety instructions according to product’s life stages
All safety instructions in this document are based on the results of a risk assessment.
Pfeiffer Vacuum has taken into account all the relevant life stages of the product.
Risks during installation
DANGER
Risk to life due to electric shock
An improperly earthed product is potentially fatal in the event of a fault.
►Connect the product galvanically with the earthed vacuum chamber.
►Ensure that the connection complies with the requirements of a protective bonding according to
EN 61010. (CF and VCR connections comply with this requirement.)
►Use electrically conductive centering rings and circlips for KF connections.
Safety
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