Pfeiffer Vacuum HISCROLL User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EN
Translation of the Original
HISCROLL
automated gas ballast valve

Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing a Pfeiffer Vacuum product. Your new Pfeiffer Vacuum accessory
should support you in your individual application with full 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. With this
expertise, we have acquired a multitude of skills contributing to an efficient and secure
implementation of our product.
Knowing that our product must not interfere with your actual work, we are convinced that our
product offers you the solution that supports you in the effective and trouble-free execution 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 6
1.1 Validity 6
1.2 Applicable documents 6
1.3 Target group 6
1.4 Conventions 6
1.4.1 Instructions in the text 6
1.4.2 Pictographs 6
1.4.3 Stickers on the product 7
1.4.4 Abbreviations 7
1.5 Trademark proof 7
2 Safety 8
2.1 General safety information 8
2.2 Safety instructions 8
2.3 Safety precautions 8
2.4 Limits of use of the product 9
2.5 Proper use 9
2.6 Foreseeable misuse 9
2.7 Personnel qualification 9
3 Product description 10
3.1 Function 10
3.2 Identifying the product 10
3.3 Scope of delivery 10
4 Installation 11
4.1 Installing solenoid valve 11
4.2 Establishing electric connection 13
4.3 Configuring accessories 14
5 Operation 16
5.1 Controlling gas ballast valve with a pressure sensor 16
5.2 Controlling gas ballast valve without a pressure sensor 17
6 Accessories 18
7 Technical data and dimensions 19
7.1 Technical data 19
7.2 Dimensions 19
Declaration of Conformity 20
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List of tables
Tbl. 1: Applicable documents 6
Tbl. 2: Stickers on the product 7
Tbl. 3: Abbreviations used in this document 7
Tbl. 4: Permissible ambient and operating conditions 9
Tbl. 5: HiScroll gas ballast valve switch settings 12
Tbl. 6: Parameter settings at the electronic drive unit of the scroll pump 16
Tbl. 7: Accessories for inert gas supply 18
Tbl. 8: Technical data for solenoid valve 19
List of tables
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List of figures
Fig. 1: Position of the stickers on the product 7
Fig. 2: Design of the solenoid valve for gas ballast valve 10
Fig. 3: Preparing gas ballast valve 12
Fig. 4: Installing and aligning solenoid valve 13
Fig. 5: Electric connection of solenoid valve 14
Fig. 6: Accessory connector assignment 15
Fig. 7: Pressure-dependent gas ballast valve control in automatic mode 17
Fig. 8: Gas ballast valve control in automatic mode 17
Fig. 9: Solenoid valve dimensions 19
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 operating instructions is a customer document of Pfeiffer Vacuum. The operating instructions de-
scribe the functions of the named product and provide the most important information for the safe use of
the device. The description is written in accordance with the valid directives. The information in this op-
erating instructions refers to the product's current development status. The document shall remain valid
provided that the customer does not make any changes to the product.
1.2 Applicable documents
Designation Document
Declaration of conformity A component of these instructions
Tbl. 1: Applicable documents
You can find this document in the Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center.
1.3 Target group
This operating instructions is intended for persons who
●install,
●operate.
The work described in this document may be carried out only by people who have completed suitable
technical training (experts), or who have received equivalent training from Pfeiffer Vacuum.
1.4 Conventions
1.4.1 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. ...
1.4.2 Pictographs
Pictographs used in the document indicate useful information.
Note
Tip
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1.4.3 Stickers on the product
This section describes all the stickers on the product along with their meanings.
D-35641 Asslar/Germany
0422
Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH
Berliner Str. 43 35614 Asslar
Valve PD 100 136
PN 0-2 bar Tamb 75 °C 100 % ED
Made in Germany
S/N 1000
20013549
Rating plate (example)
The rating plate is located on the valve coil
Tbl. 2: Stickers on the product
1
Fig. 1: Position of the stickers on the product
1.4.4 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning in this document
DC Direct current
GB Gas ballast
[P:xxx] Electronic drive unit control parameters. Printed in bold as a three-digit number in
square brackets. Frequently displayed in conjunction with a short description.
Example: [P:312] software version
WAF Width Across Flats
USB Universal Serial Bus
Tbl. 3: Abbreviations used in this document
1.5 Trademark proof
●Hirschmann® is a registered trademark of Hirschmann Electronics GmbH.
●Loctite® is a trademark of HENKEL IP & HOLDING GMBH.
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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
All safety instructions in this document are based on the results of the risk assessment carried out in
accordance with Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU. Where applicable, all life cycle phases of the prod-
uct were taken into account.
Risks during operation
CAUTION
Danger of injuries from contact with vacuum at gas ballast connection
There is a danger of minor injuries during operation due to limbs being sucked in (hematoma) at the
open gas ballast connection.
►Keep a sufficient distance away from automatic gas inlet or ventilation systems.
►Always mount the sinter filter or a secure hose supply line at the gas ballast connection.
2.3 Safety precautions
Duty to provide information on potential dangers
The product holder or user is obliged to make all operating personnel aware of dangers
posed by this product.
Every person who is involved in the installation, operation or maintenance of the product
must read, understand and adhere to the safety-related parts of this document.
Safety
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Infringement of conformity due to modifications to the product
The Declaration of Conformity from the manufacturer is no longer valid if the operator
changes the original product or installs additional equipment.
●Following the installation into a system, the operator is required to check and re-evalu-
ate the conformity of the overall system in the context of the relevant European Direc-
tives, before commissioning that system.
General safety precautions when handling the product
►Observe all applicable safety and accident prevention regulations.
►Check that all safety measures are observed at regular intervals.
►Never disconnect plug connections during operation.
►Keep lines and cables away from hot surfaces (> 70 °C).
►Observe the unit protection degree prior to installation or operation in other environments.
►Do not carry out your own conversions or modifications on the unit.
2.4 Limits of use of the product
Parameter Air cooling
Permissible ambient temperature 5 – 40 °C
Permitted pressure range 0 – 1500 hPa (absolute)
Protection degree IP54
Relative humidity of air ≤ 85 % not condensing
Tbl. 4: Permissible ambient and operating conditions
2.5 Proper use
►Use the solenoid valve as accessory for the automatic inert gas supply at the manual gas ballast
valve of a Pfeiffer Vacuum HiScroll.
2.6 Foreseeable misuse
Improper use of the product invalidates all warranty and liability claims. Any use that is counter to the
purpose of the product, whether intentional or unintentional, is regarded as improper use, in particular:
●Connection to vacuum pumps or equipment which are not suitable for this purpose according to
their operating instructions
●Connection to equipment with exposed live parts
2.7 Personnel qualification
The work described in this document may only be carried out by persons who have appropriate profes-
sional qualifications and the necessary experience or who have completed the necessary training as
provided by Pfeiffer Vacuum.
Training people
1. Train the technical personnel on the product.
2. Only let personnel to be trained work with and on the product when under the supervision of
trained personnel.
3. Only allow trained technical personnel to work with the product.
4. Before starting work, make sure that the commissioned personnel have read and understood
these operating instructions and all applicable documents, in particular the safety, maintenance
and repair information.
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3 Product description
3.1 Function
The solenoid valve is used for the automation of the gas ballast valve of scroll pumps. The solenoid
valve opens or closes the inert gas supply by means of vacuum pump monitoring.
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Fig. 2: Design of the solenoid valve for gas ballast valve
1 Double nipple, G 1/8" 5 Cable socket
2 Valve body 6 Fastening nut
3 Gas inlet, 1/8” thread 7 Valve coil
4 Power supply plug
3.2 Identifying the product
►To ensure clear identification of the product when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum, always
keep all of the information on the rating plate to hand.
►Learn about certifications through test seals on the product or at www.certipedia.com with compa-
ny ID no. 000021320.
3.3 Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery includes the following parts:
●Solenoid valve
●Connecting cable with Hirschmann cable socket
●Cable clip, 2×
●Double nipple
●Operating instructions
Product description
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